1. Two Cases of Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome, Report of the Complex Pathology and Treatment.
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Bender, Céline A., Koudstaal, Maarten J., van Elswijk, Josephine F. A., Prahl, Charlotte, and Wolvius, Eppo B.
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BONE lengthening (Orthopedics) ,SKULL radiography ,SYNDROMES ,ACADEMIC medical centers ,CASE studies ,EARLY medical intervention ,CRANIOFACIAL abnormalities ,GENETICS - Abstract
The purpose of this case report is to report the orthodontic surgical treatment and subsequent dental rehabilitation in two patients with Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome. Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant condition characterized by ocular, dental, craniofacial, and periumbilical abnormalities. The treatment of two patients with various anomalies in Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome is described and discussed. Early recognition of the syndrome and referral during childhood to a specialized oral and maxillofacial surgery, special dental care, and orthodontic unit provide the optimal starting point for this complex treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
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