Orthodontic treatment for a patient with Treacher-Collins syndrome: a case report.
OBJECTIVE
To demonstrate an orthodontic approach for a patient with Treacher-Collins syndrome.


METHODS
After growth observation and eruption of permanent teeth, a multibracket fixed appliance was applied for alignment of the teeth and bite closing. After 4 years 6 months of active treatment, Hawley retainers were used for stabilization.


CONCLUSIONS
An orthodontic treatment in a patient with Treacher-Collins syndrome was completed with a fairly satisfactory result.
Okada
Ryoji
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Orthodontic Specialist, Seido Dental Clinic, Tamashima, Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan. tkuroda@msg.biglobe.ne.jp
Kuroda
Takayuki
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D002508:Cephalometry / Q000379:methods; D002648:Child; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000628:therapy*; D008342:Mandibulofacial Dysostosis / Q000150:complications*; D008445:Maxillofacial Development / Q000502:physiology; D024343:Open Bite / Q000628:therapy*; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets; D018704:Orthodontic Retainers; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D016896:Treatment Outcome