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Biotechnical and Other Factors Affecting Orthognathic Surgery

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 March 2009

Robert J. Isaacson  and
Robert A. Strauss
Robert J. Isaacson
Affiliation:
Medical College of Virginia
Robert A. Strauss
Affiliation:
Medical College of Virginia
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Abstract

Orthognathic surgery is a rapidly growing biotechnologic interaction involving alterations of facial form and dental occlusion. This article describes some of the important and complex psychological, sociological, ethical, and public policy issues involved. Advances in the latter issues are necessary for advancement of the field.

Type
Special Section: Assessing the Technology of Dentistry, Part II
Information
International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care , Volume 6 , Issue 4 , October 1990 , pp. 516 - 527
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1990

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