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Labiomental intertrigo. An indication for orthognathic surgery
C Dohvoma1, I Hutchison, M Calvert
1Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontic Department, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, UK.
Summary
Severe skeletal retrognathia can cause a prominent labiomental fold, potentially leading to chronic intertrigo. Orthodontic surgery can correct this by repositioning the jaw, improving lip posture and resolving the fold.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Background:
- Severe skeletal retrognathia, a condition characterized by a significantly recessed lower jaw, can negatively impact facial aesthetics and function.
- A pronounced labiomental fold is a common consequence of severe retrognathia, affecting lip posture and facial balance.
Observation:
- The labiomental fold, when severe due to retrognathia, can lead to the development of chronic and symptomatic intertrigo, a skin inflammation.
- Intertrigo in this context presents as persistent discomfort and irritation in the fold area.
Findings:
- Orthodontics and orthodontic surgery offer effective management strategies for severe skeletal retrognathia.
- Surgical repositioning of the jaw in an anterior direction successfully corrects the underlying skeletal issue.
- This repositioning normalizes lip posture and resolves the pronounced labiomental fold and associated intertrigo.
Implications:
- Treatment restores normal facial aesthetics and improves patient quality of life.
- Addressing skeletal retrognathia through surgical intervention provides a definitive solution for labiomental fold issues.
- This approach highlights the significant impact of orthodontic surgery on functional and aesthetic outcomes in complex craniofacial cases.