Smoking as a significant risk factor for infections after orthognathic surgery. [electronic resource]
- Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Jul 2012
- 1643-7 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article
1531-5053
10.1016/j.joms.2011.06.224 doi
Abscess--etiology Absorbable Implants Adolescent Adult Age Factors Biocompatible Materials--chemistry Bone Plates Chronic Disease Cohort Studies Drainage--instrumentation Female Follow-Up Studies Granulation Tissue--pathology Humans Male Middle Aged Orthognathic Surgical Procedures--methods Osteotomy, Le Fort--methods Osteotomy, Sagittal Split Ramus--methods Retrospective Studies Risk Factors Sex Factors Smoking--adverse effects Surgical Wound Dehiscence--etiology Surgical Wound Infection--etiology Time Factors Titanium--chemistry Treatment Outcome Young Adult