Abstract |
Attention is drawn to premature aging of the face after orthognathic surgery. Three examples are given of patients of around 30 years or over in whom maxillary excess was reduced. Suggestions for prevention of this (rare?) complication are made.
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Authors | F N van der Dussen, P Egyedi |
Journal | Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery
(J Craniomaxillofac Surg)
Vol. 18
Issue 8
Pg. 335-8
(Nov 1990)
ISSN: 1010-5182 [Print] Scotland |
PMID | 2283396
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aging
- Esthetics, Dental
- Face
- Female
- Humans
- Malocclusion
(surgery)
- Osteotomy
(methods)
- Patient Care Planning
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