[Orthodontic management of facial asymmetry caused by early condilar fracture in a growing patient].
SRPSKI ARHIV ZA CELOKUPNO LEKARSTVO(2012)
Abstract
INTRODUCTION:There are numerous possible causes of facial asymmetry. The facial asymmetry can be summarized and divided into three main categories: congenital, developmental, and acquired, resulting from disease or trauma. The most common cause of acquired facial asymmetry is condylar fracture. One of therapy concepts is the functional orthodontic treatment.
CASE OUTLINE:The case presented is a 10.4 years old girl whose chief complaint was a progressive facial asymmetry. The patient's medical history established a facial trauma at the age of 2 years. The treatment plan consisted of functional jaw orthopedic appliance therapy (modification of activator) and fixed appliances on the upper and lower jaw.
CONCLUSION:Timely diagnosis of condylar fracture, which can lead to facial asymmetry, can be managed by comprehensive orthodontic treatment.
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Facial asymmetry,condylar fracture,orthodontic treatment
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