Open-bite orthodontic-surgical treatment in the Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome: a case report.
We describe the orthodontic treatment of a patient with Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome (KTWS) who received orthodontic treatment that included rapid palatal expansion and orthognathic surgery. There is no report in the literature with this orthodontic treatment protocol, that was considered successful. The pros and cons of this approach as well as the risks involved are discussed.
Janson
Marcos
M
Bauru Dental School, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil.
Janson
Guilherme
G
Sant'Ana
Eduardo
E
Alessio Junior
Luiz Eduardo
LE
Rodrigues de Almeida
Renato
R
D000293:Adolescent; D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007715:Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D024343:Open Bite / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods*; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D010155:Palatal Expansion Technique; D016896:Treatment Outcome