Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3170693 | Orthodontic Waves | 2008 | 8 Pages |
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.
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Authors
Hanae Wakae, Kentaro Hanaoka, Tadashi Morishita, Akihiko Nakasima,