Mandibular malformations: growth characteristics and management in hemifacial microsomia and Nager syndrome

Authors
Vargervik, K
Citation
K. Vargervik, Mandibular malformations: growth characteristics and management in hemifacial microsomia and Nager syndrome, ACT ODON SC, 56(6), 1998, pp. 331-338
Citations number
42
Categorie Soggetti
Dentistry/Oral Surgery & Medicine
Journal title
ACTA ODONTOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
ISSN journal
00016357 → ACNP
Volume
56
Issue
6
Year of publication
1998
Pages
331 - 338
Database
ISI
SICI code
0001-6357(199812)56:6<331:MMGCAM>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
This review article describes normal and abnormal development of the mandib le. The focus is on the characteristics of the mandible and its attached mu scles in the various types of hemifacial microsomia and in Nager syndrome. Management protocols for these two types of malformations are presented in relation to development stages.