Biotechnical and Other Factors Affecting Orthognathic Surgery
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 10 March 2009
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
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- Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1990
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