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Treatment of hemifacial microsomia in a growing child: the importance of co-operation between the orthodontist and the maxillofacial surgeon

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium

Address for correspondence: Professor Dr C. Carels, Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Oral Pathology and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Katholieke Universiteit, Kapucijnenvoer 7, 3000 Leuven, Belgium., Email: Carine.Carels{at}uz.kuleuven.ac.be

The treatment of patients with hemifacial microsomia (HM) always requires an interdisciplinary approach including at least maxillofacial surgery and orthodontics. Co-operation not only within the team, but also with the patients and their family is essential in order to achieve the best results. In the case history of the 10- year old female patient reported here, three surgical interventions (two with costo-chondral bone grafts) and a 3-year orthodontic treatment have taken place. A harmonious facial and occlusal result was finally reached.

Key words: Orthodontics, hemifacial microsomia