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British Journal of Orthodontics, Vol 23, 299-304, Copyright © 1996 by British Orthodontic Society
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PA Banks, JC Bradley and A Smith
Fairfield General Hospital, Bury, Greater Manchester, U.K.
A 24-year-old man with Prader-Willi syndrome presented with a class III malocclusion, featuring maxillary hypoplasia and severe enamel deficiency. Treatment involved orthodontic alignment, surgical advancement of the maxilla and restorative treatment to augment vertical facial height, improve the final occlusion and increase short clinical dental crown heights. The principal features of the syndrome and the management of this case are discussed.
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