Juvenile Idiopathic/Rheumatoid Arthritis and Orthognatic Surgery Without Mandibular Osteotomies in the Remittent Phase

Mario Pagnoni, Giulia Amodeo, Maria Teresa Fadda, Edoardo Brauner, G Guarino, Pasquale Virciglio, Giorgio Iannetti

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery · 2013 · 25 citations · 13 references

Abstract

Le Fort I osteotomy with impaction and advancement genioplasty are effective procedures for occlusal and aesthetic correction of juvenile idiopathic/rheumatoid patients. Mandibular procedures may evoke further condylar resorption with pain and functional impairment of the TMJ.

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