The vocabulary of dentofacial deformities.
Planning the reconstruction of patients with skeletal and dental anomalies requires medical, surgical, and dental specialties working together. Language frequently is a common barrier and this article provides a glossary of terms that can be used as a guide.
Morcos
Sherif S
SS
Orthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry at Suez Canal University, Isamilia, Egypt. sherif_samier@hotmail.com <sherif_samier@hotmail.com>
Patel
Pravin K
PK
D006801:Humans; D019767:Maxillofacial Abnormalities; D009057:Stomatognathic Diseases; D009626:Terminology as Topic