Congenital maxillomandibular fusion: a report of three cases.
Congenital fusion of the mandible to the maxilla (syngnathia) is a rare disorder. The first case was reported in 1936 and only a few cases have been reported in the literature since then. This paper reports three new cases of syngnathia. Clinical and radiographic features are presented, as well as surgical management and complications.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt. aymanhegab2000@yahoo.com
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D002648:Child; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007569:Jaw Abnormalities / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000209:etiology; D008437:Maxilla / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D012008:Recurrence; D063173:Retrognathia / Q000150:complications; D013580:Synostosis / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery