Congenital zygomatico-maxillo-mandibular fusion: a brief case report and review of literature

Abstract Congenital maxillomandibular fusion (syngnathia) is rare. The first case was reported in 1936. By 2004, only 25 cases of syngnathia had been reported including 6 cases with fusion of the ascending rami of the mandible with the maxilla and zygomatic complex. This report concerns a 6-month-ol...

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Published in:International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery 2010-09, Vol.39 (9), p.930-933
Main Authors: Fallahi, H.R, Naeini, M, Mahmoudi, M, Javaherforoosh, F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abnormalities, Multiple
aetiology
Biological and medical sciences
classification
Dentistry
Female
Humans
Infant
Jaw Abnormalities - complications
Jaw Abnormalities - surgery
Mandible - abnormalities
Maxilla - abnormalities
Medical sciences
Orthognathic Surgical Procedures
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Surgery
syngnathia
Synostosis - complications
Synostosis - surgery
Temporomandibular Joint - abnormalities
Temporomandibular Joint - surgery
Treatment Outcome
Zygoma - abnormalities
Zygoma - surgery
zygomatico-maxillo-mandibular fusion
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Summary:Abstract Congenital maxillomandibular fusion (syngnathia) is rare. The first case was reported in 1936. By 2004, only 25 cases of syngnathia had been reported including 6 cases with fusion of the ascending rami of the mandible with the maxilla and zygomatic complex. This report concerns a 6-month-old girl with a type of congenital fusion of the ascending rami of the mandible with the upper alveolar arch and zygomatic complex that leads to restriction of mouth opening. The clinical features of this anomaly and a brief review of literature are presented.
ISSN:0901-5027
1399-0020
DOI:10.1016/j.ijom.2010.04.003