Acquired syngnathia.
We report two cases of acquired syngnathia, in case 1 probably as a result of a fibrotic tubed pedicle and in case 2 from myositis ossificans. The treatment plan for syngnathia must include not only operation but also a rehabilitation programme (particularly muscle training)
Choi
J Y
JY
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea.
Min
C G
CG
Myoung
H
H
Hwang
S J
SJ
Kim
M J
MJ
Lee
J H
JH
D002675:Child, Preschool; D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007569:Jaw Abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009221:Myositis Ossificans / Q000601:surgery*; D012828:Silicones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013580:Synostosis / Q000601:surgery*
D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes; D012828:Silicones; C013830:baysilon