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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Plast Surg 2015; 48(01): 089-091
DOI: 10.4103/0970-0358.155278
Case Report
Association of Plastic Surgeons of India

Management of post midface distraction occlusal discrepancy using temporary anchorage devices in a cleft patient

Authors

  • N. K. Koteswara Prasad

    1   Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Cleft and Craniofacial Center, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, India
  • Syed Altaf Hussain

    2   Cleft and Craniofacial Center, Department of Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, India
  • Arun B. Chitharanjan

    1   Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Cleft and Craniofacial Center, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, India
  • Jyotsna Murthy

    2   Cleft and Craniofacial Center, Department of Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, India
Further Information

Address for correspondence:

Dr. N. K. Koteswara Prasad
Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra University
Chennai - 600 116, Tamil Nadu
India   

Publication History

Publication Date:
26 August 2019 (online)

 

ABSTRACT

Open bite deformity following a successful midface advancement by distraction osteogenesis is a common complication. Temporary anchorage devices can be deployed during the distraction and post-distraction settling phases for restoring the occlusion even in severe cases. The following report describes the management of severe anterior open bite following maxillary distraction.


 


Conflicts of interest

None declared.


Address for correspondence:

Dr. N. K. Koteswara Prasad
Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra University
Chennai - 600 116, Tamil Nadu
India