nonsurgical treatment of hemifacial microsomia: a case report

conclusions excellent esthetic and functional results achieved; total treatment duration was about 72 months. 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. 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).