Management of delayed union and nonunion of maxillary osteotomies.
Delayed union and nonunion of maxillary osteotomies are unusual, but have been seen with a variety of surgical moves. Management of these problems can be divided into early and late therapy. Four cases are presented illustrating some of these methods of treatment.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio 78284-7908.
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Van Sickels
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Tucker
D000328:Adult; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D014945:Wound Healing