Treatment of hemifacial microsomia in a growing child: the importance of co-operation between the orthodontist and the maxillofacial surgeon

J Orthod. 2004 Sep;31(3):190-200. doi: 10.1179/146531204225022407.

Abstract

The treatment of patients with hemifacial microsomia (HM) always requires an interdisciplinary approach including at least maxillofacial surgery and orthodontics. Co-operation not only within the team, but also with the patients and their family is essential in order to achieve the best results. In the case history of the 10-(1/2) year old female patient reported here, three surgical interventions (two with costo-chondral bone grafts) and a 3-year orthodontic treatment have taken place. A harmonious facial and occlusal result was finally reached.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Ankylosis / surgery
  • Bone Transplantation
  • Cartilage / transplantation
  • Child
  • Facial Asymmetry / surgery*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Interprofessional Relations*
  • Malocclusion / surgery*
  • Malocclusion / therapy
  • Mandible / abnormalities
  • Mandible / surgery
  • Maxillofacial Development*
  • Orthodontics
  • Patient Care Team*
  • Surgery, Oral
  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / surgery
  • Tooth Movement Techniques
  • Treatment Outcome