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A clinical report on distraction osteogenesis applied for Apert syndrome |
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| Authors: | Hanae Wakae Kentaro Hanaoka Tadashi Morishita Akihiko Nakasima |
| Affiliation: | aDeparment of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture 812-8582, Japan;bHanaoka Orthodontic Clinic, 3-1 Sakae Town, Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture 811-4173, Japan;cDepartment of Orthodontics, St. Mary's Hospital, 4422 Tsubukuhon-machi, Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture 830-8543, Japan |
| Abstract: | This case report describes the orthodontic treatment done to an 11-year-old female patient having Apert syndrome, a genetic disorder manifested by craniofacial and limb anomalies. The orthodontic treatment was accompanied with distraction osteogenesis for forward advancement of the correction of midfacial hypoplasia. After the active treatment, a better facial profile and occlusion were achieved. The occlusion remained stable during the 2 years and 8 months follow-up. |
| Keywords: | Apert syndrome Distraction osteogenesis Halo-type rigid external distraction device |
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