Srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo 2012 Volume 140, Issue 9-10, Pages: 630-636
https://doi.org/10.2298/SARH1210630P
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Orthodontic management of facial asymmetry caused by early condilar fracture in a growing patient
Papadopulos Konstantinos (Specialistic Orthodontic Practice, Katerini, Greece)
Tanić Tatjana (Klinika za stomatologiju, Niš)
Mitić Vladimir (Klinika za stomatologiju, Niš)
Introduction. There are numerous possible causes of facial asymmetry. The
facial asymmetry can be summarized and divided into three main categories:
congenital, developmental, and acquired, resulting from disease or trauma.
The most common cause of acquired facial asymmetry is condylar fracture. One
of therapy concepts is the functional orthodontic treatment. Case Outline.
The case presented is a 10.4 years old girl whose chief complaint was a
progressive facial asymmetry. The patient’s medical history established a
facial trauma at the age of 2 years. The treatment plan consisted of
functional jaw orthopedic appliance therapy (modification of activator) and
fixed appliances on the upper and lower jaw. Conclusion. Timely diagnosis of
condylar fracture, which can lead to facial asymmetry, can be managed by
comprehensive orthodontic treatment.
Keywords: Facial asymmetry, condylar fracture, orthodontic treatment