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Clear Aligners and Patient-Specific Plates in Orthognathic Surgery for a Periodontally Compromised Patient.

The Journal of craniofacial surgery · Olate S, Huentequeo C, Ravelo V, Unibazo A, Muñoz G · 2026-07-31

Researchers documented a case where clear aligners followed by customized surgical plates successfully corrected severe facial deformity in a patient with advanced periodontal disease and multiple missing teeth, achieving stable surgical results without complications.

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