Pergel T, Akkoyun EF, Kasarcioglu G, Dolanmaz D. What is the impact of lateral nasal wall osteotomy depth on pterygomaxillary separation during a Le Fort I downfracture?. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2025 Mar 1;30 (2):e297-305.


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