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True hemifacial microsomia and hemimandibular hypoplasia with condylar-coronoid collapse: diagnostic and prognostic differences.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics - 1 May 2011
Meazzini Maria C, Brusati Roberto, Caprioglio Alberto, Diner Patrik, Garattini Giovanna, Giannì Ennio, Lalatta Faustina, Poggio Carlo, Sesenna Enrico, Silvestri Alessandro, Tomat Catherine
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INTRODUCTION: Long-term results after orthopedic or surgical treatment of hemifacial microsomia (HFM) have shown a tendency toward recurrence of the facial asymmetry. However, the literature contains a number of successful case reports that show surprising changes in the morphology of the condyles. In addition, patients with similar mandibular asymmetries, treated early with surgery, have excellent long-term...
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