Management of post midface distraction occlusal discrepancy using temporary anchorage devices in a cleft patient

N K Koteswara Prasad; Syed Altaf Hussain; Arun B Chitharanjan; Jyotsna Murthy

doi:10.4103/0970-0358.155278

Management of post midface distraction occlusal discrepancy using temporary anchorage devices in a cleft patient

Indian J Plast Surg. 2015 Jan-Apr;48(1):89-91. doi: 10.4103/0970-0358.155278.

Authors

N K Koteswara Prasad¹, Syed Altaf Hussain², Arun B Chitharanjan¹, Jyotsna Murthy²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Cleft and Craniofacial Center, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, India.
² Cleft and Craniofacial Center, Department of Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, India.

Abstract

Open bite deformity following a successful midface advancement by distraction osteogenesis is a common complication. Temporary anchorage devices can be deployed during the distraction and post-distraction settling phases for restoring the occlusion even in severe cases. The following report describes the management of severe anterior open bite following maxillary distraction.

Keywords: Maxillary hypoplasia; midface distraction; temporary anchorage devices.

Publication types

Case Reports