Early Orthopaedic Treatment of Hemifacial Microsomia. (14th December 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cassi, Diana; Magnifico, Marisabel; Gandolfinini, Mauro; Kasa, Ilda; Mauro, Giovanni; Di Blasio, Alberto
• Other Names: Torrés-Lagares Daniel Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in dentistry. Volume 2017(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-12-14
• Subjects: Dentistry -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Oral medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Oral Medicine; Dentistry; Dentistry; Oral medicine; Electronic journals; Periodical; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.6
• DOI: 10.1155/2017/7318715
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6447

Abstract

Abstract : The aim of this paper is to report treatment effects of functional therapy in a growing patient affected by hemifacial microsomia (HM). According to Kaban's classification, the patient was classified as grade IIa as she presented all mandibular and temporomandibular joint components and a normal shaped, hypoplastic mandible. The therapeutic approach included the use of an asymmetrical functional activator (AFA) to stimulate the growth of the affected side and consequently to improve symmetry of the mandible and maxillary deficiency. Further effects were the lengthening of the mandibular ramus, restoration of occlusion, and expansion of soft tissues.