The long face and V.M.E.

Bany N. Fitzpatrick

doi:10.2478/aoj-1984-0002

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The long face and V.M.E.

Australasian Orthodontic Journal

Volume 8 (1984): Issue 3 (March 1984)

By: Bany N. Fitzpatrick

Open Access

|Jan 2024

Abstract

The management of the long face patient usually requires the combined efforts of both orthodontist and surgeon. Vertical maxillary excess (V.M.E.) is a type of long face problem which necessitates special understanding and will be considered in some detail.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoj-1984-0002 | Journal eISSN: 2207-7480 | Journal ISSN: 2207-7472

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Language: English

Page range: 82 - 89

Published on: Jan 24, 2024

Published by: Australian Society of Orthodontists Inc.

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

Keywords:

Long face patient,

orthognathic surgery,

epidemiology

Related subjects:

Medicine,

Basic medical science,

Basic medical science, other

© 2024 Bany N. Fitzpatrick, published by Australian Society of Orthodontists Inc.
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Volume 8 (1984): Issue 3 (March 1984)