Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 67, Issue 1 , Pages 32-39 , January 2009

Simultaneous 3-Dimensional Le Fort I/Distraction Osteogenesis Technique: Positional Changes

  • Lécio P. Pinto, DDS, MS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice, Fortaleza, Brazil
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  • William H. Bell, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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  • Stephen Chu, DDS, MSD

      Affiliations

    • Director, Advanced Orthodontics and Imaging Center, and Private Practice, Carrollton, TX
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  • Peter H. Buschang, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Professor and Director, Department of Orthodontics and Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, Baylor College of Dentistry, The Texas A&M System University Health Science Center, Dallas, TX
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr Buschang: Baylor College of Dentistry, The Texas A&M System University Health Science Center, Department of Orthodontics and Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, 3302 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX, 75246

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doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2007.04.028

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 67, Issue 1 , Pages 32-39 , January 2009

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