The Orthognathic Surgery and its Effects on Temporomandibular Joint
published by Damascus University
in 2006
in
and research's language is
العربية
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Abstract in English
Every osteotomy and every surgical correction of dentofacial deformity has
influences on the whole orofacial system including the TMJ. This study
aimed evaluate the effect on the TMJ after the orthognathic surgery
(bimaxillary osteotomy).Furthermore, a comparison was made between the
results obtained by bimaxillary osteotomy without condylar positioning and
the pre-operation centric position of the condyle.
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