Temporomandibular Joint Dysplasia in Cranio-Maxillofacial Dysplasia: A Retrospective Study. Guideline Treatment Proposal.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cranio-Maxillofacial Dysplasias (CMD), including Craniofacial Microsomias, syndromes (such as Treacher Collins or Williams) and isolated Condylo-Mandibulo-Dysplasia, is a controversial subject with treatments as diverse as diagnostic classifications. The authors present here a retrospective study of 85 patients, with congenital condyle dysplasia arising from these 3 main types of CMD, treated with different techniques that aimed to normalize the facial skeleton and occlusion.

Methods

The authors studied retrospectively 85 patients, aged from 3 to 53 years old, affected by different types of CMD. Treatment options included: costochondral grafts, orthognathic surgeries, distraction osteogenesis procedures, orthodontic and dentofacial orthopedic treatments, and sof

SUBMITTER: Ferri J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8779498 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature