Hemifacial microsomia: a scoping review on progressive facial asymmetry due to mandibular deformity.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This scoping review explores various parameters of the mandible in progressive facial asymmetry (FA) in hemifacial microsomia (HFM) patients, highlighting its relationship with sex, population, and age group.

Methods

The review was based on a comprehensive search of PubMed, EBSCOhost, and Web of Science. Eligible studies that met the inclusion criteria form part of the selection study. The included studies were appraised using screening and quantitative criteria of mixed-method appraisal tools. The authors utilised a pre-set data extraction form to obtain information from the included studies.

Results

Eleven studies met the inclusion criteria. The mandible parameters used were angular measurements, chin point, ramal height, body length, and total length. There

SUBMITTER: Atiba PM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11480165 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature