Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 67, Issue 10 , Pages 2064-2071 , October 2009

Safe, Efficient, and Cost-Effective Orthognathic Surgery in the Outpatient Setting

  • Brian B. Farrell, DDS, MD

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice, Charlotte, NC; Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr Farrell: University Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 411 Billingsley Rd, Suite 105, Charlotte, NC 28211
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  • Myron R. Tucker, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice, Charlotte, NC; Adjunct Clinical Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA

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PII: S0278-2391(09)00586-2

doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2009.04.096

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 67, Issue 10 , Pages 2064-2071 , October 2009

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