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horizontal maxillary fracture

hor·i·zon·tal max·il·la·ry frac·ture

(hōr'i-zon'tăl mak'si-lar-ē frak'shŭr)
A horizontal fracture at the base of the maxillae above the apices of the teeth.
Synonym(s): Guérin fracture, Le Fort I fracture.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

hor·i·zon·tal max·il·la·ry frac·ture

(hōr'i-zon'tăl mak'si-lar-ē frak'shŭr)
Horizontal fracture at base of maxillae above apices of teeth.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
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