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Fracture of maxillo‐zygomatic complex in patient with unilateral trans‐incisive cleft lip/palate: case report
Author(s) -
Silva de Menezes J.D.,
Toledo G.L.,
Correa A.P.S.,
Carrasco L.C.,
Capelari M.M.,
Marzola C.,
Toledo Filho J.L.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
oral surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.156
H-Index - 11
eISSN - 1752-248X
pISSN - 1752-2471
DOI - 10.1111/ors.12026
Subject(s) - medicine , dentistry , orthodontics
Abstract This article presents a clinical case of unilateral maxillo‐zygomatic complex fracture in a patient with cleft palate submitted to surgical treatment at the O ral and M axillofacial S urgery and T raumatology S ervice of the B auru H ospital C omplex ( B razil). Factors related to the aetiopathogenesis of the entity in question are discussed, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and correct management with the aim of minimising complications and sequelae.