Macroglossia associated with dentofacial deformity treated by orthognathic surgery and simultaneous partial glossectomy: Case report

• Main Authors: Everton Luiz de Oliveira Carvalho (Author), Cristiano Elias Figueiredo (Author), Sandro Isaías Santana (Author), Darceny Zanetta-Barbosa (Author), Flaviana Soares Rocha (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sociedade Portuguesa de Estomatologia e Medicina Dentária, 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Macroglossia is the abnormally large tongue volume, which, among other causes, may result from increased growth, leading to a size bigger than the oral cavity allows for functional balance. This alteration may be associated with dento-musculoskeletal deformities and instability of orthodontic-surgic...