Distraction osteogenesis in correcting facial asymmetry malformation caused by temporomandibular joint ankylosis: a case report / 华西口腔医学杂志
West China Journal of Stomatology
; (6): 232-234, 2009.
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ABSTRACT
A facial asymmetry patient caused by temporomandibular joint ankylosis was operated by putting a distraction osteogenesis (DO)-appliance. One week after surgery, the right mandible was distracted. Twenty days after distraction, the height of right mandibular ramus and body increased obviously. Four months after retain of DO-appliance, the right maxilla down-grew automatically and the occluding relation recovered to normal. The DO-appliance was taken out. MEDPOR prosthesis was imbedded in new bone and genioplasty was operated. The facial asymmetry and abnormal occluding relation of the patient were improved obviously.
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Assunto principal:
Anormalidades Congênitas
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Articulação Temporomandibular
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Transtornos da Articulação Temporomandibular
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Osteogênese por Distração
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Face
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Assimetria Facial
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Hiperplasia
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Mandíbula
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Anquilose
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Maxila
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
Zh
Revista:
West China Journal of Stomatology
Ano de publicação:
2009
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Article