title: The importance of the maxillary sinuses in facial development: a case report.
abstract: A case of mandibular asymmetry is presented. It appears that in this patient the mandible was adapted to changes in the maxillary sinus area. Abnormal bone growth of unknown aetiology inside the sinus most likely caused complete remodelling in the maxillary sinuses and asymmetry of the mandible. Special tests used for detailed assessment of the patient supported the definitive diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Heidelberg University, Germany.
authors.forename: E K
authors.initials: EK
authors.lastname: Basdra
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Stellzig
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Komposch
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D015576:Hyperostosis / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008334:Mandible / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000473:pathology*; D010254:Paranasal Sinus Diseases / Q000150:complications*