Orthodontic Evaluation and Craniofacial Characteristics of a Patient with Dubowitz Syndrome: A Case Report

This case report presents the orthodontic evaluation and treatment planning of a patient with Dubowitz syndrome, an autosomal recessive inherited rare genetic disorder characterized by microcephaly, growth retardation, high sloping forehead, facial asymmetry, micrognathia, deep palate, blepharophimosis, sparse hair eyebrows, low ear mental retardation. The male patient, chronological age 8 years 2 days, was referred to our clinic due severe overjet mandibular retrognathia. Radiographic clinical evaluations revealed narrowness maxillary arches, speech difficulties mixed breathing. patient's aimed at function phonation included use twin block appliance expansion screw in both parts simultaneous occipital headgear (350 g force on one side). It positively direct craniofacial structure making continuation development period, prevent interventions such as surgical-assisted rapid orthognathic surgery, which are invasive approaches adulthood.