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Can the zygomatic bone be moved forward?

Magical334Jul 29, 2019
Is there some procedure to move forward the whole Zygomatic bone to give forward projection thorough some kind of osteotomy? Are implants the only solution? About the zygomatic process/arch can it be moved down a bit?

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