Turkish Journal of Orthodontics (Sep 2014)

Nasoalveolar Molding Treatment for a Patient With Amniotic Band Syndrome: A Case Report

  • Fırat Öztürk,
  • Erdem Hatunoğlu,
  • Oğuzhan Altun

DOI
https://doi.org/10.13076/TJO-D-14-00026
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 27, no. 3
pp. 111 – 116

Abstract

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Amniotic band syndrome (ABS) is an uncommon congenital malformation characterized by clubfoot deformity, hand and finger anomalies, and cleft lip and palate. In this study, the literature about ABS—possible etiology, treatment protocols, and medical procedures—is discussed. The aim of this study was to evaluate efficiency of nasoalveolar molding therapy for a patient with cleft lip and palate and ABS. Changes were evaluated before, during, and after the treatment period using a three-dimensional surface imaging system.

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