Syngnathia-congenital unilateral bony fusion of the maxilla and mandible

Abstract

Congenital disorders involving orofacial region represents approximately 20% of all birth defects. Out of these disorders, congenital bony fusion of the maxilla and mandible (syngnathia) is rare. Usually syngnathia is associated with other anomalies and syndromes. This case report presents a unilateral fusion of maxilla and mandible with no other anomalies.

Keywords

• Bony fusion
• congenital syngnathia
• maxilla and mandible and synnechiae