Macroglossia associated with dentofacial deformity treated by orthognathic surgery and simultaneous partial glossectomy: Case report

Macroglossia is the abnormally large tongue volume, which, among other causes, may result from increased growth, leading to a size bigger than the oral cavity allows for functional balance. This alteration may be associated with dento-musculoskeletal deformities and instability of orthodontic-sur...

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Main Authors: Everton Luiz de Oliveira Carvalho, Cristiano Elias Figueiredo, Sandro Isaías Santana, Darceny Zanetta-Barbosa, Flaviana Soares Rocha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Portuguesa de Estomatologia e Medicina Dentária 2023-12-01
Series:Revista Portuguesa de Estomatologia, Medicina Dentária e Cirurgia Maxilofacial
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