Treatment of Mandibular Asymmetry with Distraction Osteogenesis in a Growing Patient

David L. Kornmehl; Christopher Sohn; Jairo A. Bastidas; Mairaj K. Ahmed

Treatment of Mandibular Asymmetry with Distraction Osteogenesis in a Growing Patient

David L. Kornmehl
, Christopher Sohn
, Jairo A. Bastidas
, Mairaj K. Ahmed

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Abstract

Asymmetrical development of the mandible is common in growing children,^1,2 with a prevalence of 17.43% to 72.95%.³ While a degree of mandibular asymmetry is considered acceptable in the average human face,^4,5 moderate to severe asymmetry can noticeably affect facial esthetics, leading to psychosocial issues and functional problems.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	254-263
Number of pages	10
Journal	Journal of Clinical Orthodontics
Volume	59
Issue number	4
State	Published - Apr 2025

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Treatment of Mandibular Asymmetry with Distraction Osteogenesis in a Growing Patient

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