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A Novel Technique To Correct Multiplanar Maxillary Hypoplasia.
Sibu Sajjan Simon1, Arun Paul Charlu1, Rabin Kurudamannil Chacko2
1Associate Professor, Department of Dental Surgery, Unit 1, Christian Medical College and Hospital , Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India .
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|May 19, 2016
Summary
This case study details successful treatment for cleft palate patients with dentofacial deformity using anterior maxillary advancement and iliac bone grafts. The innovative approach improved aesthetics, speech, and oral function, enhancing patient quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Orthodontics
Background:
- Cleft lip and palate often result in significant dental malocclusion and facial deformity.
- These conditions negatively impact patients' self-perception, speech, and oral function, diminishing their quality of life.
Observation:
- A patient with a history of cleft palate presented with dentofacial deformity and posterior open bite.
- Previous surgical interventions had been performed.
Findings:
- Successful management involved anterior maxillary advancement osteotomy stabilized with an interpositional non-vascularized iliac bone graft.
- Posterior open bite was corrected using overlay full coverage crowns.
- These surgical and restorative techniques are infrequently documented in existing literature.
Implications:
- This combined surgical and restorative approach significantly improved the patient's aesthetics, speech, and oral function.
- The treatment enhanced the patient's overall well-being and quality of life.
- This evidence-informed approach offers predictable outcomes for similar complex cleft palate cases.
