Author/Authors :
Nouri، Mahtab نويسنده Associate Professor, Dentofacial Research Center, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. Tehran, Iran , , Farzan ، Arash نويسنده Postgraduate Student, Department of Ortodontics, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. Tehran, Iran ,
Abstract :
Hemifacial microsomia (HFM) is a birth defect involving craniofacial structures derived from the first and second branchial arches. Although it is a relatively uncommon malformation, it is the second most common craniofacial birth defect after cleft lip and palate (CL/P). This is a case report about the successful orthodontic treatment of a patient with mild hemifacial microsomia (HFM), using a non-surgical orthopedic and orthodontic treatment approach. The aim of this approach was to make the best noninvasive modality to treat HFM. A 7-year-old boy with a mild HFM presented with a convex profile and slight chin deviation. Orthopedic treatment performed using a hybrid functional and high pulls headgear. Treatment continued by fixed orthodontic straight wire appliance to achieve perfect occlusion. Excellent esthetic and functional results achieved; total treatment duration was about 72 months
