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Oral-acral syndrome and its correction using maxillary bone distraction osteogenesis
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital Nacional de Pediatría J.P. Garrahn, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|May 20, 1998
Summary
This study presents a rare congenital defect affecting the maxillary bone and teeth, known as oral-acral syndrome. Treatment involved distraction osteogenesis to correct maxillary retrusion.
Area of Science:
- Craniofacial Surgery
- Genetics
- Pediatric Dentistry
Background:
- Oral-acral syndrome is a rare congenital condition characterized by anomalies of the mouth and limbs.
- Maxillary retrusion, a backward positioning of the upper jaw, can significantly impact facial aesthetics and function.
Observation:
- A patient presented with a rare congenital defect involving the anterior maxillary bone and partial or complete absence of teeth.
- The patient exhibited clinical features consistent with oral-acral syndrome.
Findings:
- Distraction osteogenesis was successfully employed to treat the maxillary retrusion in the patient.
- This surgical technique allowed for gradual lengthening of the maxilla, improving facial structure.
Implications:
- Distraction osteogenesis offers a viable treatment option for maxillary retrusion associated with rare congenital syndromes.
- Further research into the genetic basis and long-term outcomes of oral-acral syndrome is warranted.