Functional impact of distraction osteogenesis of the midface on expressivelanguage development

Authors
Scheuerle, J Habal, MB
Citation
J. Scheuerle et Mb. Habal, Functional impact of distraction osteogenesis of the midface on expressivelanguage development, J CRANIOF S, 12(1), 2001, pp. 69-72
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
ISSN journal
10492275 → ACNP
Volume
12
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
69 - 72
Database
ISI
SICI code
1049-2275(200101)12:1<69:FIODOO>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
This is a discussion of the impact of distraction osteogenesis on the major function of communication as noted in oral motor control for expressive la nguage. Our experience has been primarily with preadolescent and adolescent patients of school age whose expressive language skills are undergoing con tinuing development.