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E u r o S c i C o n C o n f e r e n c e o n
Dental & Dental
Hygiene
Journal of Dental and Craniofacial Research
ISSN 2576-392X
M a r c h 2 6 - 2 7 , 2 0 1 8
E d i n b u r g h , S c o t l a n d
Dental & Dental Hygiene 2018
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acial orthopedics is fundamental for the early correction of orofacial and dental
deformities in patients with Crouzon syndrome. This syndrome is an autosomal
dominant, hereditary disease characterized by craniofacial deformities caused by
the premature closure of cranial sutures. It is clinically diagnosed by the reduction
of the anterior andposterior cranial bases, exophthalmia, andmaxillary hypoplasia.
The forehead is high, with a hooked nose, hypertelorism, palpebral ptosis, and
asymmetrical orbits. Treatment during the growth phase is essential to achieve
stimulation of the upper jaw, providing space for all teeth, and also balancing the
mandible. With these, there is a functional restoration of speech, swallowing and
mastication that are essential for development, besides providing an aesthetic
improvement during adolescence phase. Early treatment minimizes the need of
more aggressive surgical procedures. The aim of this lecture is to describe all
steps of an orthopedic treatment using removable and fixed appliances in a 10
year old girl with Crouzon syndrome that underwent an orthopedic/orthodontic
treatment during her growth phase.
Biography
Liana Lima Pinheiro is the Author of the first Brazilian book of
“Lingual Orthodontics”. She is also the Creator of the First Reg-
ular Course in Lingual Orthodontics in Brazil, teaching all over
the world. She has aMaster’s Degree in Orthodontics and Facial
Orthopaedics, Doctorate in Laser in Orthodontics, Specializa-
tion in Orthodontics and Facial Orthopaedics, Post-graduated in
Functional Occlusion, and the Managing Director of Oficina De
Ortodontia, an Orthodontic School in Brazil. She is an Honorary
Member of the Brazilian Odontology Academy and also from
Odontology Academy of Rio de Janeiro, an important title to her
professional career not only in recognition of her clinical and ed-
ucational work but also her professional success.
lianalimapinheiro@gmail.comThe importance of orthopedic treatment
in Crouzon syndrome—detailed clinical
description
Liana Lima Pinheiro
Oficina de Ortodontia, Brazil
Liana Lima Pinheiro, J Den Craniofac Res 2018, Volume: 3
DOI: 10.21767/2576-392X-C1-001