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What is a characteristic of patients who are prime candidates for distraction of the jaws?
What is a characteristic of patients who are prime candidates for distraction of the jaws?
- They need intervention at early ages and can tolerate large distances of movement. (correct)
- They require minor intervention at early ages.
- They are likely to reject surgical intervention.
- They require precision in establishing the posttreatment jaw relationship.
What is a key factor in determining the suitability of a patient for jaw distraction?
What is a key factor in determining the suitability of a patient for jaw distraction?
- The patient's age at the time of intervention.
- The precision required in establishing the posttreatment jaw relationship. (correct)
- The patient's craniofacial syndrome.
- The patient's response to surgical anesthesia.
Why are patients with craniofacial syndromes more likely to undergo jaw distraction?
Why are patients with craniofacial syndromes more likely to undergo jaw distraction?
- Because they are more likely to have large distances of movement.
- Because they require intervention at early ages. (correct)
- Because they are more likely to reject surgical intervention.
- Because they require more precise jaw relationships.
What is a benefit of jaw distraction for patients with craniofacial syndromes?
What is a benefit of jaw distraction for patients with craniofacial syndromes?
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What is a characteristic of the posttreatment jaw relationship in patients who undergo jaw distraction?
What is a characteristic of the posttreatment jaw relationship in patients who undergo jaw distraction?
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