Bilateral pediatric mandibular distraction for micrognathia with temporomandibular joint ankylosis and sleep apnea
We report a case of a 3-year-old boy who was struggling with severe retrognathic chin and OSA causing hypopneic episodes and snoring. He was successfully treated by bilateral mandibular distraction which resulted in significant improvement of respiratory distress and feeding as well as evidential advancement of the mandible was achieved.
Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research - Category: Dentistry Authors: SM Balaji Source Type: research
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