Evaluation of cephalometric points in midface bone lengthening with the use of a rigid external device in syndromic craniosynostosis patients.

Evaluation of cephalometric points in midface bone lengthening with the use of a rigid external device in syndromic craniosynostosis patients Summary

Corrected Cephalometric Analysis to Determine the Distance and Vector of Distraction Osteogenesis for Syndromic Craniosynostosis

BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to confirm the utility of a corrected cephalometric analysis to facilitate the planning of distraction osteogenesis with Le Fort III osteotomy for syndromic craniosynostosis. METHODS This prospective study involved 4 male and 2 female patients (mean patient age, 8 years 9 months; age range, 4 years 6 months to 13 years 2 months) with Crouzon syndrome w...

Evaluation of maxillary permanent molars in patients with syndromic craniosynostosis after monobloc osteotomy and midface advancement with rigid external distraction (RED).

OBJECTIVE This retrospective study was conducted to analyze changes in the maxillary permanent molars after monobloc advancement with rigid external distraction (RED). SETTING University hospital-based craniofacial center. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fourteen patients, three in primary, eight in mixed, and three in permanent dentition underwent monobloc advancement with RED. After a latency perio...

Obstructive sleep apnea in children with syndromic craniosynostosis: long-term respiratory outcome of midface advancement.

Almost 50% of patients with Apert, Crouzon or Pfeiffer syndrome develop obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), mainly due to midface hypoplasia. Midface advancement is often the treatment of choice, but the few papers on long-term outcome report mixed results. This paper aimed to assess the long-term respiratory outcome of midface advancement in syndromic craniosynostosis with OSA and to determine fact...

Effects of Tongue Plate on the Nasomaxillary Complex of Patients with Unilateral Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate

Background and aim: Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common orofacial abnormalities. Patients with these deformities commonly present with midface deficiency and need challenging treatment modalities that focus on improving the position of the maxilla. Tongue plate appliance is an intraoral device that has shown promising results in the treatment of growing patients with maxillary ...