| Literature DB >> 8933433 |
L Sykes1.
Abstract
This clinical report illustrates how an active traction appliance was made for a patient with severe microstomia by attaching custom-made lip retractors to an orthodontic headgear. A steady, light tensile force was imparted to the lips with the elastic bands between the retractors and the headgear.Entities:
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Year: 1996 PMID： 8933433 DOI： 10.1016/s0022-3913(96)90001-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Prosthet Dent ISSN： 0022-3913 Impact factor: 3.426