Orthodontic and Surgical Management of Meir-Gorlin Syndrome: 7 Years of Follow-Up

Lydia Virginia Valdés Burnes, Joaquín Federico Canseco Jiménez, Héctor Rincón Rodríguez, Norma Villanueva Moreno, Vicente Cuairán Ruidiaz, Constanza García Delgado, Cesar Augusto Esquivel Chirino, Daniela Carmona Ruiz and Beatriz Raquel Yáñez Ocampo
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Lydia Virginia Valdés Burnes: Children’s Hospital of Mexico “Federico Gómez”, Mexico
Joaquín Federico Canseco Jiménez: Orthodontics Department, Children's Hospital of Mexico “Federico Gómez”, Mexico
Héctor Rincón Rodríguez: Children’s Hospital of Mexico “Federico Gómez”, Mexico
Norma Villanueva Moreno: Children’s Hospital of Mexico “Federico Gómez”, Mexico
Vicente Cuairán Ruidiaz: Children’s Hospital of Mexico “Federico Gómez”, Mexico
Constanza García Delgado: Children’s Hospital of Mexico “Federico Gómez”, Mexico
Cesar Augusto Esquivel Chirino: NationalAutonomous University of Mexico, UNAM, Mexico
Daniela Carmona Ruiz: National Autonomous University of Mexico, UNAM, Mexico
Beatriz Raquel Yáñez Ocampo: National Autonomous University of Mexico, UNAM, Mexico

European Journal of Dental and Oral Health, 2024, vol. 5, issue 4, 1-6

Abstract: Introduction: Meier-Gorlin syndrome (MGS) has three characteristics: short stature, a small or absent patella, and microtia. Objective: This case report aimed to evaluate orthodontic surgical treatment in a patient with MGS during a 7-year follow-up. Methods: A multidisciplinary approach was performed involving orthodontics and maxillofacial surgery. In the initial phase, orthodontic procedures were performed using rapid expansion of the mid-palatal suture. Orthodontic appliances (Roth prescription) were used and orthodontic decompensation was performed, followed by orthodontic surgery to make aesthetic and functional changes. Results: Surgical orthodontic treatment reduced proclination and protrusion and improved overbite. An adequate correlation of the upper and lower arches was achieved. Aesthetic and functional changes were observed, as well as the opening of the airways. Conclusion: This case report highlights the importance of orthodontic surgical correction to achieve symmetry and functionality, given the facial and physical characteristics present in this syndrome.

Keywords: Meier-Gorlin Syndrome (SMG); Orthodontic appliance; orthodontic treatment; surgical treatment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.24018/ejdent.2024.5.4.338

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