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Retreatment of a patient with Marfan syndrome and severe root resorption.
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PMID:  20122440     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This case report describes the retreatment of a patient with Marfan syndrome whose earlier orthodontic and surgical treatment had been unsuccessful. Marfan syndrome is an inherited connective tissue disorder transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait. The disorder results from molecular defects in the fibrillin gene that are responsible for the impaired structural integrity of the skeletal, ocular, and cardiovascular systems. When she sought retreatment, the patient had an open bite, mandibular anterior crowding, severe root resorption, and temporomandibular joint derangement with some resorption of the condyles. The second treatment, which included extractions and surgery, resulted in balanced and harmonious facial proportions, and a Class I occlusion with normal overjet and overbite. There was no further loss of condylar tissue, and the temporomandibular joints were asymptomatic. More root resorption on the mandibular left canine and the left second premolar was evident after the second treatment.
Authors:
John E Bilodeau
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics     Volume:  137     ISSN:  1097-6752     ISO Abbreviation:  Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop     Publication Date:  2010 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-02-03     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8610224     Medline TA:  Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  123-34     Citation Subset:  D; IM    
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Copyright 2010 American Association of Orthodontists. Published by Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved.
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6116 Rolling Rd, Suite 201, Springfield, VA 22152, USA. JEB6116@Erols.com
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