Why segment the maxilla between laterals and canines?

Introduction: Maxillary surgery on a bone segment enables movement in the sagittal and vertical planes. When performed on multiple segments, it further provides movement in the transverse plane. Typical sites for interdental osteotomies are between laterals and canines, premolars and canines, or bet...

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Main Authors: Lucas Senhorinho Esteves, Jean Nunes dos Santos, Steven M. Sullivan, Luana Maria Rosário Martins, Carolina Ávila
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dental Press Editora 2016-02-01
Series:Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2176-94512016000100110&lng=en&tlng=en

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