Retrognathism - Surgery
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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Mandibular traction--an alternative treatment in infants with Pierre Robin sequence.

29 Sep 2009 PURPOSE: In the Pierre Robin sequence, retrognathia and glossoptosis lead to airway obstruction in infants with or without cleft palate. Mandibular distraction has gained acceptance for the treatment of airway obstruction. However, surgical ... Read more...

Three-dimensional imaging and computer simulation for office-based surgery.

29 Sep 2009 PURPOSE: Advancements in computers and imaging, especially over the last 10 years, have permitted the adoption of 3-dimensional imaging protocols in the health care field. In addition, the affordability and ease of use of these modalities allow ... Read more...

Single-stage comprehensive surgical treatment of the rheumatoid arthritis temporomandibular joint patient.

30 Aug 2009 PURPOSE: To prospectively evaluate the outcomes of single-stage reconstruction of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pathologic features and an associated dentofacial deformity. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Fifteen ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Retrognathism - Surgery'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Mandibular traction--an alternative treatment in infants with Pierre Robin sequence. 29 Sep 2009
• Three-dimensional imaging and computer simulation for office-based surgery. 29 Sep 2009
• [High-technology revolutionizes craniofacial surgery. Computer navigation for better precision and fewer complications] 30 Aug 2009
• Combined internal and external distraction of the midface for the treatment of Crouzon syndrome and critical obstructive sleep apnea: a case report. 30 Aug 2009
• Single-stage comprehensive surgical treatment of the rheumatoid arthritis temporomandibular joint patient. 30 Aug 2009
• Analysis of 40 cases of intraoral verticosagittal ramus osteotomies to treat dentofacial deformities. 30 Aug 2009
• Rehabilitation of an adolescent with ectodermal dysplasia. Two-stage orthognathic, graft, and implant surgery: case report. 30 Jul 2009
• Genial tubercle advancement for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: a modification of design. 30 Jul 2009
• Comparison of soft and hard tissue profiles of orthognathic surgery patients treated recently and 20 years earlier. 29 Jun 2009
• Severe Class II malocclusion with facial asymmetry treated with intraoral vertico-sagittal ramus osteotomy and LeFort I osteotomy. 30 May 2009
• Bilateral complex odontomas: a rare complication of external mandibular distraction in the neonate. 29 Apr 2009
• Craniofacial surgical management of a patient with systematic juvenile idiopathic arthritis and Crohn's disease. 29 Apr 2009
• An orthodontic-surgical approach to Class II subdivision malocclusion treatment. 29 Apr 2009
• Clinical application of curvilinear distraction osteogenesis for correction of mandibular deformities. 29 Apr 2009
• Value of informed consent in surgical orthodontics. 29 Apr 2009
• Long-lasting neurosensory disturbance following advancement of the retrognathic mandible: distraction osteogenesis versus bilateral sagittal split osteotomy. 22 Apr 2009
• The 30-year tale of a fellow P&S classmate: a journey along the path of craniosynostosis surgery. 27 Feb 2009
• Indications for the inverted-L osteotomy: report of 3 cases. 30 Jan 2009
• Temporary anchorage and segmental distraction osteogenesis devices: surgical and orthodontic rationales. 30 Dec 2008
• Anteroposterior position of mandible and perceived need for orthognathic surgery. 30 Dec 2008

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Technical information about 'Retrognathism'

Definition: Retrusion of the mandible. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Descriptor UI: D012182

Alternative terms: Retrognathism; Retrognathisms;

Related Mesh Headings: Mandibular Advancement;

Allowable Qualifiers: blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemically induced; classification; complications; diagnosis; diet therapy; drug therapy; economics; embryology; enzymology; ethnology; etiology; genetics; history; immunology; metabolism; microbiology; mortality; nursing; epidemiology; parasitology; pathology; physiopathology; prevention & control; psychology; radiography; radionuclide imaging; radiotherapy; rehabilitation; surgery; therapy; ultrastructure; urine; veterinary; ultrasonography; virology;

Tree Number: C05.500.460.813; C05.500.607.813; C05.660.207.540.460.813; C07.320.440.813; C07.320.610.813; C07.650.500.460.813; C16.131.621.207.540.460.813; C16.131.850.500.460.813;

History Note: 65

Technical Notes: a mandibular abnorm; do not use /congen & do not coord with INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES; consider also MALOCCLUSION, ANGLE CLASS II