1. LeFort III/I for Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome: A Case Report.
- Author
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Muller JN, Shetye PR, and Flores RL
- Subjects
- Humans, Osteotomy, Le Fort methods, Pharynx, Mandible surgery, Maxilla surgery, Cephalometry methods, Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome diagnostic imaging, Malocclusion, Angle Class III therapy, Malocclusion, Angle Class III surgery, Malocclusion, Orthognathic Surgical Procedures methods
- Abstract
This case presents a facially mature patient with Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS) who presented with severe class III malocclusion. Computed tomography imaging revealed an anterior crossbite of 19 mm and a narrow pharyngeal airway at the level of the tongue base precluding mandibular setback surgery. The patient was indicated for a LeFort III combined with a LeFort I advancement, each of 10 mm, for a 20 mm combined advancement. Stable, functional occlusion was achieved without airway compromise. This novel use of the combined LeFort III/I can restore stable class I occlusion in patients with BWS at risk for tongue base airway compromise.
- Published
- 2023
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