Comprehensive maxillofacial orthopedics: diagnosis & treatment.
Many clinicians include orthopedic treatment in their overall treatment. Quality of results is directly related to proper diagnosis and treatment planning. This article reviews basic principles of maxilla and mandibular growth with a résumé of treatment planning in the 3 planes of space using different types of orthopedic appliances.
Truitt
J W Skip
JW
Correon-Truitt
Livier
L
D002508:Cephalometry; D006801:Humans; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000628:therapy; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000628:therapy; D008437:Maxilla / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008445:Maxillofacial Development; D017289:Orthodontic Appliances, Functional