Treacher Collins syndrome: A case study

Treacher Collins syndrome is a disorder of craniofacial development with high penetrance and variable expressivity. Its incidence is approximately 1 in 50,000 live births. In this article, we describe the orthodontic treatment of an 11-year-old boy with Treacher Collins syndrome.

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Published in:American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics 2014-11, Vol.146 (5), p.665-672
Main Authors: Chung, Jenny Y, Cangialosi, Thomas J, Eisig, Sidney B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cephalometry - methods
Child
Dentistry
Genioplasty - methods
Humans
Male
Malocclusion - surgery
Malocclusion - therapy
Malocclusion, Angle Class I - therapy
Malocclusion, Angle Class III - therapy
Mandibular Osteotomy - methods
Mandibulofacial Dysostosis - complications
Micrognathism - therapy
Open Bite - therapy
Orthodontics, Corrective - methods
Orthognathic Surgical Procedures - methods
Osteotomy, Le Fort - methods
Palatal Expansion Technique
Patient Care Planning
Tooth Movement Techniques - instrumentation
Tooth Movement Techniques - methods
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Treacher Collins syndrome is a disorder of craniofacial development with high penetrance and variable expressivity. Its incidence is approximately 1 in 50,000 live births. In this article, we describe the orthodontic treatment of an 11-year-old boy with Treacher Collins syndrome.
ISSN:0889-5406
1097-6752
DOI:10.1016/j.ajodo.2014.06.019