title: Maxillary Expansion and Midline Correction by Asymmetric Transverse Distraction Osteogenesis in a Patient With Unilateral Cleft Lip/Palate: A Case Report.
abstract: This case report presents the management of a female patient with unilateral cleft lip and palate presenting with skeletal Class III malocclusion and a narrow upper dental arch with a midline deviation. The treatment plan involved asymmetric transverse distraction osteogenesis of the maxilla to make the upper dental midline coincident with the facial midline. After the treatment, a good facial profile and a close intercuspation of teeth were achieved. Occlusion remained stable with normal overjet and overbite after 2-year retention.
authors.forename: Yuko
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Shintaku
authors.forename: Chihiro
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Tanikawa
authors.forename: Seiji
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Iida
authors.forename: Tomonao
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Aikawa
authors.forename: Mikihiko
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kogo
authors.forename: Takashi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Yamashiro
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000601:surgery*; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000601:surgery*; D003724:Dental Arch / Q000002:abnormalities; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000601:surgery*; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction; D059229:Osteotomy, Sagittal Split Ramus; D010155:Palatal Expansion Technique
keywords: asymmetric transverse distraction osteogenesis; narrow dental arch; unilateral cleft lip and palate