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DIAZ FERNANDEZ, José Manuel et al. Macroglossia associated with dentofacial deformities: Therapeutic alternatives and a case report . Rev Cubana Estomatol [online]. 2006, vol.43, n.4, pp. 0-0. ISSN 1561-297X.

A bibliographic review of the treatment alternatives for the correction of macroglossia associated with dentofacial deformities is made. The surgical orthodontic alternatives are established, as well as the indications and advantages of every operative variant. A clinical case with both pathological conditions is reported. Some considerations are given when a reduction glossectomy is performed in patients with dentofacial abnormalities.

Palavras-chave : macroglossia; surgical techniques; dentofacial deformity; therapeutic alternatives; reduction glossectomy.