Non-surgical Correction of Craniofacial Microsomia with Occlusal Plane Canting

Authors

Tzu-Pin Su, Dr. Su’s Teamwork Orthodontic Center, Taipei, Taiwan
Huei-Mei Tsai, Dr. Su’s Teamwork Orthodontic Center, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Dentistry, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
Chia-Yi Pan, Dr. Su’s Teamwork Orthodontic Center, Taipei, Taiwan
Yuen-Yung Tsang, Dr. Su’s Teamwork Orthodontic Center, Taipei, Taiwan
Yu-Ling Cheng, Dr. Su’s Teamwork Orthodontic Center, Taipei, Taiwan

Abstract

An adult woman suffered moderate complications of cranio-facial microsomia (CFM) with different severity on both sides of the face. This anomaly leads to short ramal height, condylar pathology, chin deviation and facial asymmetry. The malformed dental arch, open bite and severe canting of the occlusal plane were the reasons for the patient to request the therapy. Orthodontic treatment was performed with pre-adjusted edgewise system assisted by temporal anchorage devices (TADs). These modalities were executed through leveling of the occlusal plane. The improvement was noticed for both better oral function and esthetics.

Recommended Citation

Su, Tzu-Pin; Tsai, Huei-Mei; Pan, Chia-Yi; Tsang, Yuen-Yung; and Cheng, Yu-Ling (2020) "Non-surgical Correction of Craniofacial Microsomia with Occlusal Plane Canting," Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics: Vol. 32: Iss. 3, Article 5.
https://doi.org/10.38209/2708-2636.1015
Available at: https://www.tjo.org.tw/tjo/vol32/iss3/5

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