Nonsurgical Treatment of Hemifacial Microsomia: A Case Report
نویسندگان
1 Orthodontic Department of School of Dentistry, Dentofacial Deformities Research Center, Research Institute of Dental Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
2 Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, IR Iran
doi
10.5812/ircmj.19920چکیده
Introduction: Hemifacial microsomia (HFM) is a birth defect involving craniofacial structures derived from the first and second branchial arches. Although it is a relatively uncommon malformation, it is the second most common craniofacial birth defect after cleft lip and palate (CL/P).Case Presentation: This is a case report about the successful orthodontic treatment of a patient with mild hemifacial microsomia (HFM), using a non-surgical orthopedic and orthodontic treatment approach. The aim of this approach was to make the best noninvasive modality to treat HFM. A 7-year-old boy with a mild HFM presented with a convex profile and slight chin deviation. Orthopedic treatment performed using a hybrid functional and high pulls headgear. Treatment continued by fixed orthodontic straight wire appliance to achieve perfect occlusion.Conclusions: Excellent esthetic and functional results achieved; total treatment duration was about 72 months.
