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The spectrum of Apert syndrome: phenotype, particularities in orthodontic treatment, and characteristics of orthognathic surgery.
Head & face medicine - 8 Feb 2007
Hohoff Ariane, Joos Ulrich, Meyer Ulrich, Ehmer Ulrike, Stamm Thomas
Abstract excerpt
In the PubMed accessible literature, information on the characteristics of interdisciplinary orthodontic and surgical treatment of patients with Apert syndrome is rare. The aim of the present article is threefold: (1) to show the spectrum of the phenotype, in order (2) to elucidate the scope of hindrances to orthodontic treatment, and (3) to demonstrate the problems of surgery and interdisciplinary...
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