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Abstract
An oscillating saw is used to achieve pterygomaxillary separation. The procedure is quick and simple to perform and avoids the potentially hazardous use of osteotomes for this purpose. Down fracture of the maxilla allows visual confirmation of the integrity of the pterygoid plates.Mesh:
Year: 1991 PMID: 1880208 DOI: 10.1016/s1010-5182(05)80304-x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Craniomaxillofac Surg ISSN: 1010-5182 Impact factor: 2.078