Combined Fronto-Facial Monobloc Distraction Osteogenesis and Orthognathic Surgery in a Patient with Crouzon Syndrome – A Case Report

Authors

Yi-Hsuan Chen, Graduate Institute of Craniofacial and Oral Science, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Department of Craniofacial Orthodontics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Ellen Wen-Ching Ko, Graduate Institute of Craniofacial and Oral Science, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Department of Craniofacial Orthodontics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Craniofacial Research Center, Department of Medical Research, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at LinkouFollow
Philip Kuo-Ting Chen, Craniofacial Research Center, Department of Medical Research, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou; Department of Plastic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Chiung-Shing Huang, Graduate Institute of Craniofacial and Oral Science, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Department of Craniofacial Orthodontics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Craniofacial Research Center, Department of Medical Research, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou

Abstract

Treatment for patients with craniofacial anomalies always presents a great challenge to orthodontists and craniofacial surgeon. Treatment usually requires craniofacial reconstructive surgery, comprehensive orthodontic treatment and orthognathic surgery. In this article, we report a patient with Crouzon syndrome treated by frontofacial monobloc distraction osteogenesis, comprehensive orthodontics and orthognathic surgery.

Recommended Citation

Chen, Yi-Hsuan; Ko, Ellen Wen-Ching; Chen, Philip Kuo-Ting; and Huang, Chiung-Shing (2011) "Combined Fronto-Facial Monobloc Distraction Osteogenesis and Orthognathic Surgery in a Patient with Crouzon Syndrome – A Case Report," Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics: Vol. 23: Iss. 4, Article 6.
https://doi.org/10.30036/TJO.201112.0006
Available at: https://www.tjo.org.tw/tjo/vol23/iss4/6

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