Management of post midface distraction occlusal discrepancy using temporary anchorage devices in a cleft patient

Abstract

Open bite deformity following a successful midface advancement by distraction osteogenesis is a common complication. Temporary anchorage devices can be deployed during the distraction and post-distraction settling phases for restoring the occlusion even in severe cases. The following report describes the management of severe anterior open bite following maxillary distraction. Koteswara Prasad N 1 Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Cleft and Craniofacial Center, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai Hussain Syed 2 Cleft and Craniofacial Center, Department of Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai Chitharanjan Arun 3 Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Cleft and Craniofacial Center, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai Murthy Jyotsna 4 Cleft and Craniofacial Center, Department of Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai Kulewicz M, Dudkiewicz Z. Craniofacial morphological outcome following treatment with three different surgical protocols for complete unilateral cleft lip and palate: A premilinary study. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2010;39:122-8.