Melanotic Neuroectodermal Tumor of Infancy in the Maxilla
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Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy frequently affects the maxilla. A communication between the oral and nasal cavities can be created by surgery. The authors rehabilitated a young patient with obturator prostheses to correct feeding. The association of the obturators with orthodontic devices provided proper maxillary growth and eruption of teeth. The outcomes were very satisfactory after a 3-year follow-up, and dental implants are planned.
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دوره 2013 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2013