| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3116248 | American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | 2014 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
•Orthodontic patients with Treacher Collins syndrome have complex functional disabilities and esthetic challenges.•Early diagnosis and coordinated care by a craniofacial team help to ensure optimal results.•Computer-generated surgical guides were critical in the successful management of this patient.
Treacher Collins syndrome is a disorder of craniofacial development with high penetrance and variable expressivity. Its incidence is approximately 1 in 50,000 live births. In this article, we describe the orthodontic treatment of an 11-year-old boy with Treacher Collins syndrome.
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Authors
Jenny Y. Chung, Thomas J. Cangialosi, Sidney B. Eisig,