Coordination of the goals of orthodontic, surgical, and prosthetic dentistry: anterior maxillary osteotomy.
This paper demonstrates the necessity of a team approach in complicated cases; introduces an inexpensive yet stable appliance for postsurgical intra-arch fixation; and warns of the dangers of rehabilitation before total temporomandibular joint resolution.
D000328:Adult; D003768:Dental Occlusion, Centric; D003829:Denture, Partial; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D009970:Orthodontics; D010027:Osteotomy; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011476:Prosthodontics; D013165:Splints; D013515:Surgery, Oral; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques; D014716:Vertical Dimension