Orthodontic management of displaced premaxilla in Van der Woude syndrome

Abstract

Cleft lip and palate is the most common congenital disorder affecting facial region. Van der Woude syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by varying degree of cleft lip and/or palate, distinctive pits on the lower lip and hypodontia. A case of Van der Woude syndrome treated successfully with fixed orthodontic treatment is presented. The main feature of treatment planning and execution included moving the premaxilla to midline with gentle orthodontic force.

Keywords

• bilateral cleft lip and palate
• lower lip pits
• orthodontic treatment
• van der woude syndrome