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Determination of craniofacial and dental characteristics of individuals with Williams-Beuren syndrome by using 3D facial scans and radiographs.
Orthodontics & craniofacial research - 1 Aug 2022
Danneels Florence, Verdonck Anna, Indencleef Karlijne, Declerck Dominique, Willems Guy, Cadenas De Llano-Pérula Maria
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Williams-Beuren syndrome (WBS) is caused by a microdeletion on chromosome 7q11-23 and clusters a variety of systemic affectations. AIM: To investigate whether 3D facial scans can detect WBS by objectively addressing their craniofacial, skeletal and dental characteristics, compared with those of a non-affected control group. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 3D facial surface scans of 17 WBS individuals and 33...
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