Orthodontic management of a Le Fort II and midline palatal fracture.
An unusual presentation of palatal fracture is described. Reduction and fixation with an orthodontic appliance proved to be an efficient and novel method in the treatment of this fracture.
Sabherwal
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Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics, Southmead Health Trust, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, UK.
Irvine
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G
Sandy
J
J
D000328:Adult; D003970:Diastema / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008440:Maxillary Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods*; D021362:Palate, Hard / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography; D014754:Violence