Orthopedically Induced Condylar Growth in a Patient with Hemifacial Microsomia

摘要: Abstract Objective: Hemifacial microsomia is a congenital abnormality that causes three-dimensional facial asymmetry, affection of the dental occlusion, and failure growth midface in growing child. This report outlines orthopedically induced condylar patient with hemifacial microsomia. Patient: A 7-year-old girl microsomia, complete absence left mandibular condyle, severe asymmetry was treated an early stage by means functional appliance. Functional therapy instituted to stretch deficient soft tissues guide promote skeletal stimulate affected areas. The treatment completed fixed appliances. Results: effect excessive change side. Facial corrected symmetric mouth opening established. Conclusions: patients should be initiated enough so stimulus co...