Book, Maxillary Disjunction (Cappellette)1/14[LS]

Written by renowned professionals in Dentistry, Medicine and Speech Therapy, this work presents the main aspects of jaw disjunction from a practical, clinical and scientific point of view, focusing on the important integration between Orthodontics and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Based on scientific evidence, always in light of historical, anatomical and etiological characteristics, Maxillary Disjunction addresses the performance of this procedure in children, adolescents and adults, whether they are patients with maxillary atresia, patients with cleft palate, among others. Furthermore, it analyzes the various devices used in the area and the association of jaw disjunction with laser and acupuncture, as well as the impact of these techniques on patients' quality of life. Arranged in 33 chapters that cover essential topics – such as anatomical aspects of the maxilla, segmented osteotomy of the maxilla, surgical technique in patients under general anesthesia, palatal distractors, etc. –, Maxillary Disjunction is mandatory reading for all professionals interested in this procedure that is so discussed in the world literature and practiced in orthodontic clinics.