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Combining orthodontic treatment with mandibular distraction osteotomy (MDO) in craniofacial microsomia (CFM) patients significantly improved occlusal plane outcomes, reducing early relapse.

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Area of Science:

Craniofacial Surgery
Orthodontics
Pediatric Plastic Surgery

Background:

Craniofacial microsomia (CFM) presents challenges in skeletal development.
Early relapse after mandibular distraction osteotomy (MDO) is a concern in CFM patients.
Investigating strategies to improve MDO outcomes is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of combined orthodontic treatment with MDO in CFM patients.
To assess the impact on occlusal plane (OP) stability and reduce short-term recurrence.
To compare outcomes between MDO alone versus MDO with orthodontic intervention.

Main Methods:

A cohort of 40 CFM patients was divided into two groups (MDO alone vs. MDO with orthodontics - MDO-O).
CT data (preoperative, prefixation, postfixation) were analyzed using Proplan software.
Spatial geometric analysis measured occlusal plane inclination and deviation.

Main Results:

The MDO-O group showed a statistically significant improvement in OP inclination compared to the MDO alone group (P=0.003).
This indicates enhanced skeletal stability in the combined treatment group.
Orthodontic intervention positively influenced the surgical outcome.

Conclusions:

Combining MDO with orthodontic treatment (bite plate and bite glue sticks) in mixed dentition CFM patients improves OP outcomes.
This combined approach effectively reduces short-term recurrence after MDO.
Orthodontic management is a valuable adjunct to MDO for optimizing results in CFM.