Soft and hard tissue relations in facial asymmetry / Relación de tejidos blandos y duros en asimetría facial

The aim of this study was to determine the relations between hard and soft tissues in subjects with facial asymmetry. Included were subjects aged between 15 and 35 years who presented a chin deviation greater than 5 mm from the midline and a unilateral posterior crossbite. Cone beam computed tomography was used to determine the measurements, positioning them on the three spatial planes; then, 5 bilateral bone points were selected on the coronal image, and parallel measurements were taken to determine the range between the bone point and the most lateral soft tissue point. The statistical analysis was done using the Shapiro-Wilk test, presenting normality in the sample distribution and Levene's test, considering a value of p < 0.05 to obtain significant differences. 20 subjects were included with an average age of 23 years, observing that there were differences in the soft tissue distance in relation to the mandibular condylar head; in other measurements, there were no significant differences, although tendencies of greater or less soft tissue width in relation to the mandibular sector of the asymmetry were observed. It may be concluded that there are limited differences in soft tissue width in subjects with facial asymmetry; the low sample number and the selection of new points may have influenced the results.

El objetivo de esta investigación fue determinar la relación entre tejidos duros y blandos en sujetos con asimetría facial. Se incluyeron sujetos de entre 15 y 35 años que presentaban desvío de mentón mayor a 5 mm desde la línea mediana y mordida cruzada posterior unilateral; se realizó una tomografía computadorizada de haz cónico para determinar las mediciones posicionándola en los tres planos espaciales; luego se realizó la selección de 5 puntos óseos bilaterales, en la imagen coronal y se realizaron mediciones paralelas para determinar la distancia entre los puntos óseo y de tejido blando más lateral; para el análisis estadístico se utilizó la prueba Shapiro-Wilk presentando normalidad en la distribución de la muestra y la prueba de Levene considerando un valor de p < 0,05 para obtener diferencias significativas. Veinte sujetos fueron incluidos con una edad promedio de 23 años y se observó que existían diferencias en la distancia de tejidos blandos en relación a la cabeza de cóndilo mandibular; en otras mediciones no se presentaron diferencias significativas aunque se observaron tendencias de mayor o menor ancho de tejidos blandos en relación al sector mandibular de la asimetría. Se puede concluir que existen limitadas diferencias en ancho de tejidos blandos en sujetos con asimetría facial; el bajo número muestral y la selección de nuevos puntos pueden influir en los resultados observados.

Fotografía 2D en el diagnóstico de asimetrías faciales / 2D photography in facial asymmetry diagnosis

El objetivo de esta investigación es identificar la relación entre la asimetría facial y la pérdida de contacto en línea mediana entre dientes maxilares y mandibulares. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo en 18 sujetos portadores de asimetría facial que consultaron en la División de Cirugía Oral y Maxilofacial de la Universidad de La Frontera por tratamiento quirúrgico de la asimetría. En todos ellos se evaluó la presencia y grado de la asimetría facial y la presencia y desvío desde la línea mediana facial del punto mediano mandibular y maxilar mediante la prueba estadística t de student considerando un valor de p <0,05; todas las evaluaciones fueron realizadas mediante fotografías 2D de rostro y dientes obtenidas en condiciones estandarizadas. Se identificó que todos los sujetos portadores de asimetría facial presentaron asimetría dentaria; los desvíos dentarios fueron de casi 7 mm y existió relación estadísticamente significativa entre desvío facial y desvío dentario. Se concluye que los sujetos con asimetría dentaria pueden presentar asimetría facial de forma que la evaluación esqueletal del rostro es necesaria para realizar un diagnóstico correcto.

The aim of this research was to find the relation between facial asymmetry and loss of continuity in median line of maxillary and mandibular teeth. A descriptive study was carried out in 18 subjects with facial asymmetry with surgical indication and observed at the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of the Universidad de La Frontera. In all of them the grade of facial asymmetry and the relation in median line of the maxillary and mandibular teeth was evaluated using the t student test considering p value < 0.05; all the evaluations were executed using 2D photography of the face and tooth obtained with standardized conditions. In all the subjects we observed dental asymmetry with almost 7 mm from the median line; statistical relations between dental asymmetry and facial asymmetry. It is concluded that in subjects asking for dental asymmetry treatment a facial evaluation is necessary in view of the relation with skeletal facial deformity.

Protocolo de aplicação bilateral de toxina botulínica tipo A para evitar assimetria no tratamento de espasmo hemifacial / Protocol for bilateral application of botulinum toxin type A to avoid asymmetry during treatment of hemifacial spasms

Introdução: O espasmo hemifacial (EHF) caracteriza-se por movimento tônico-clônico involuntário da musculatura de uma hemiface. O tratamento tem sido realizado com aplicação de toxina botulínica (TxB). A aplicação unilateral classicamente descrita resulta em assimetria semelhante à paralisia facial. O objetivo desse trabalho foi normatizar o tratamento do EHF bilateralmente com TxB, a fim de prevenir a ocorrência de assimetria facial iatrogênica. Método: Foram analisadas 66 aplicações em 15 pacientes, seguindo o protocolo do serviço para paralisia facial, acrescentado de pontos pré-tarsais no lado com EHF. Foi feita dose complementar na reavaliação após 15 dias nos pacientes que apresentavam algum grau residual de espasmo ou assimetria, buscando-se a dose necessária para alcançar controle satisfatório do espasmo sem causar assimetria facial. Resultados: A dose média total foi 20,2 U do lado não acometido e 28,4 U do lado acometido, totalizando 48,6 U por aplicação. Houve diferença significante entre as hemifaces na dose para os músculos zigomático, orbicular da boca e orbicular dos olhos. Conclusões: A técnica proposta de aplicação bilateral de TxB controlou adequadamente o EHF e evitou assimetria iatrogênica. Como regra geral, a aplicação deve ser feita na proporção de 1:1,5 U no orbicular dos olhos (porção lateral) e 1:2 U no orbicular da boca. Nos demais músculos, a dose nos dois lados deve ser a mesma, realizando-se dose de reforço em 15 dias caso permaneça algum grau de espasmo. O único local com pontos exclusivos do lado acometido é a região pré-tarsal do músculo orbicular do olho.

Introduction: Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is characterized by the involuntary tonic-clonic movement of the muscles of the hemiface. It is usually treated with botulinum toxin (BTX). The classically described unilateral application of BTX results in an asymmetry similar to facial paralysis. The aim of this study was to standardize the treatment of HFS by applying BTX bilaterally to prevent the occurrence of iatrogenic facial asymmetry. Methods: The outcomes of 66 applications in 15 patients were analyzed according to the protocol of the facial paralysis service, to which pretarsal sites were added on the HFS side. On reassessment 15 days later, a complementary dose was administered to patients who exhibited some residual degree of spasm or asymmetry with the aim of determining the dose required to achieve satisfactory spasm control without causing facial asymmetry. Results: The total mean dose was 20.2 U at the contralateral side and 28.4 U at the spasm side (a total dose of 48.6 U per application). There was a significant difference between the doses applied to the zygomaticus, orbicularis oris, and orbicular oculi muscles on each hemiface . Conclusions: The proposed bilateral BTX application technique was effective in controlling HFS and prevented iatrogenic asymmetry. In general, application should be performed at a ratio of 1:1.5 U in the orbicularis oculi (lateral portion) and 1:2 U in the orbicularis oris. In the remaining muscles, the same dose should be administered on both sides and an additional dose can be applied 15 days later if some degree of spasm is present. The pretarsal region of the orbicularis oculi muscle is the only area for which BTX application on the healthy side is unnecessary.

Alterações do sistema miofuncional orofacial na síndrome de Parry-Romberg: revisão crítica da literatura / Alterations of the myofunctional orofacial system in the Parry-Romberg syndrome: a critical literature review

INTRODUÇÃO Esta revisão qualitativa da literatura analisou publicações científicas internacionais sobre possíveis alterações miofuncionais orofaciais em pacientes acometidos pela Síndrome de Parry-Romberg, por meio da base de dados PubMed. MÉTODOS: O levantamento realizado limitou-se a seres humanos, de qualquer faixa etária, no idioma inglês, entre os anos 2002 e 2012. As publicações sem acesso completo, repetidas por sobreposição das palavras-chave, revisões de literatura, cartas ao editor e as não relacionadas diretamente ao tema foram excluídas. RESULTADOS: Foram identificados 719 estudos, sendo 21 dentro dos critérios estabelecidos. Com base nos estudos selecionados, pacientes acometidos pela Síndrome de Parry-Romberg podem apresentar alterações dos tecidos mole e duro, tais como atrofia dos músculos esternocleidomastoideo, masseter e pterigoideos; atrofia na região da bochecha e depressão da prega nasolabial; desvio dos lábios e nariz; atrofia unilateral da língua; atrofia do ângulo da boca; reabsorção progressiva do osso da maxila e da mandíbula; atrofia do arco zigomático, do osso frontal e assimetria facial; desenvolvimento atrófico das raízes ou reabsorção patológica dos números de dentes permanentes; redução da mandíbula e erupção atrasada dos dentes superiores e inferiores. CONCLUSÃO: Apesar do crescente interesse pelo diagnóstico e pela descrição sintomatológica de indivíduos com Síndrome de Parry-Romberg, a escassez de publicações que abordem tratamentos funcionais e interdisciplinares é evidente. Verifica-se a necessidade da realização de estudos mais específicos que visem à melhoria da qualidade de vida desses pacientes.

INTRODUCTION This qualitative literature review analyzed international scientific publications on possible orofacial myofunctional alterations in patients with Parry-Romberg syndrome by using PubMed. METHODS: The survey was conducted in English, between 2002 and 2012, and was limited to human beings of any age. Publications without full access, duplicated by overlapping keywords, literature reviews, letters to the editor, and those not directly related to the research topic were excluded. RESULTS: We identified 719 studies, of which 21 were within the established criteria. Based on the selected studies, patients with Parry-Romberg syndrome may show changes in soft and hard tissues such as atrophy of the sternocleidomastoid, masseter, and pterygoid muscles; atrophy in the cheek region and depression of the nasolabial fold; deviation of the lips and nose; unilateral tongue atrophy; atrophy of the mouth angle; progressive resorption of the maxilla and mandible bone; atrophy of the zygomatic arch and frontal bone, and facial asymmetry; atrophic root development or pathological resorption of permanent tooth numbers; and jaw reduction and delayed eruption of the upper and lower teeth. CONCLUSION: Despite the growing interest in the diagnosis and symptomatic description of individuals with Parry-Romberg syndrome, publications that address functional and interdisciplinary treatments are scarce. Therefore, specific studies aimed at improving the quality of life of these patients are needed.

The use of three-dimensional cephalometric references in dentoskeletal symmetry diagnosis

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to assess dentoskeletal symmetry in cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans of Brazilian individuals with Angle Class I malocclusion. MATERIAL: A total of 47 patients (22 females and 25 males) aged between 11 and 16 years old (14 years) seen in a private radiology service (CIRO, Goiânia, GO, Brazil) were assessed. All CBCT scans were obtained from January, 2009 to December, 2010. Cephalometric measurements were taken by multiplanar reconstruction (axial, coronal and sagittal) using Vista Dent3DPro 2.0 (Dentsply GAC, New York, USA). Minimum, maximum, mean and standard deviation values were arranged in tables, and Student t-test was used to determine statistical significance (P < 0.05). RESULTS: Data were homogeneous, and differences between the right and left sides were not significant. CONCLUSIONS: Cephalometric measurements of Brazilian individuals with Angle Class I malocclusion can be used to establish facial symmetry and three-dimensional standard references which might be useful for orthodontic and surgical planning. .

OBJETIVO: o objetivo deste estudo é avaliar a simetria dentoesqueléticas em imagens de tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico (TCFC) de indivíduos brasileiros com má oclusão Classe I de Angle. MÉTODOS: quarenta e sete pacientes (22 meninas e 25 meninos), com idades entre 11 e 16 anos (14 anos, em média), foram atendidos em um serviço de radiologia privado. Todas as imagens de TCFC foram adquiridas a partir de janeiro de 2009 a dezembro de 2010. Medições cefalométricas foram realizadas por reconstruções multiplanares (axial, coronal e sagital) usando o VistaDent 3D Pro 2.0 ( Dentsply GAC, Nova Iorque, EUA). O desvio-padrão mínimo, máximo e a média foram descritos em tabelas, e o teste t de Student foi utilizado para definir significância estatística (p < 0,05). RESULTADOS: os dados foram homogêneos e as diferenças entre os lados direito e esquerdo não foram significativas. CONCLUSÕES: as medidas cefalométricas de indivíduos brasileiros com má oclusão Classe I de Angle podem ser usadas para definir a simetria facial e referências de padrão tridimensional, que podem ser úteis para o planejamento ortodôntico e cirúrgico. .

Facial soft tissue in subjects with class II and class III facial deformities: preliminary results / Tejido blando facial en sujetos con deformidad facial clase II y clase III: resultados preliminares

Class II and class III skeletal anomalies require treatments that are both esthetic and functional, so the purpose of this investigation was to study the relationship between facial soft and hard tissues of patients with class II and class III deformities in the lower third of the face. A descriptive study was designed which included class II subjects with a SNB angle less than 78 and class III with a SNA angle less than 80. The soft tissue width was analyzed in relation to the Pg point, A point, B point, and upper and lower incisor cervical points. The naso-labial angle and interincisal angle were also analyzed. The studies were done using cone beam computerized tomography and analyzed with the software Simplant O&O (Materialise, Belgium). The results revealed similarities in the measurements of the facial width soft tissues with differences of less 1 mm in the Pg point, A point, B point, upper incisor point; the greatest differences were observed between the two groups in thelower incisor cervical point, with almost 5 mm difference in tissue size. The naso-labial angle also presented differences between the two groups, being more closed in the class III than in the class II subjects (approximate difference of 6). It can be concluded that there are minimal differences in the soft tissue width in class II and class III subjects; other parameters can be analyzed to search for differences that influence treatment planning and strategies for these patients.

Las anomalías esqueletales de clase II y clase III requieren tratamientos que asocian estética y función. El objetivo de esta investigación fue estudiar la relación entre tejidos blandos y duros faciales de pacientes con clase II y clase III facial, a nivel del tercio inferior facial. Se diseño un estudio descriptivo donde se incluyeron sujetos clase II con un ángulo SNB menor de 78 y clase III con un ángulo SNA menor de 80. Se analizó el ancho de tejidos blandos en relación a los putos Pg, punto A, punto B, y puntos cervicales de dientes incisivos maxilar y mandibular; también se analizaron los ángulos nasolabial e interincisivo; los estudios se realizaron en tomografía computadorizada cone beam y analizados en el software Simplant O&O (Materialise, Belgium). Los resultados demostraron semejanzas en las mediciones obtenidas en el ancho facial de tejidos blandos con diferencias menores a 1 mm en los puntos Pg, punto A, punto B y cervical incisivo maxilar; en relación al punto cervical del incisivo mandibular se observaron las mayores diferencias entre ambos grupos, cercanas a 5 mm de diferencia de tamaño en los tejidos; el ángulo nasolabial también presento diferencias entre ambos grupos, siendo en los sujetos clase III mas cerrado que en sujetos clase II (diferencia aproximada de 6). Se puede concluir que existen mínimas diferencias en el ancho de tejidos blandos en sujetos de clase II y clase III; otros parámetros pueden ser analizados para búsqueda de diferencias que influyan en planificaciones y estrategias terapéuticas para estos sujetos.

Analysis of the condyle, articular fossa and mandibular ramus in subjects with active condylar hyperplasia / Análisis del cóndilo, fosa articular y rama mandibular de sujetos con hiperplasia condilar activa

Facial asymmetry is relatively common, but it becomes a disease when condylar hyperplasia is involved. The purpose of this investigation was to describe and compare the morphological characteristics of hyperplastic condyles to their non-hyperplastic contralateral side. Fifteen subjects aged between 14 and 29 years with facial asymmetry and diagnosed with unilateral condylar hyperplasia were studied using cone-beam computerized tomography. Linear measurements were taken of the condylar morphology on the sagittal and coronal planes, establishing the size of the articular fossa, mandibular ramus, and other aspects. Sagittal condylar measurements showed significant differences (p=0.028) between the groups (hyperplastic side v/s non-hyperplastic side); ramus measurements showed significant differences (p=0.034) between the two sides. No significant differences were observed (p=0.155) in the relation of the mean lateral distance (coronal image) of hyperplastic and non-hyperplastic condyles. It can be concluded that there is an increase in the size of the hemimandible and TMJ on the hyperplastic side, although research with a greater number of patients is needed to establish a more precise trend.

La asimetría facial es relativamente común, transformándose en enfermedad cuando se asocia hiperplásia condilar. El objetivo de esta investigación fue describir y comparar las características morfológicas de los cóndilos hiperplásico con su contralateral no hiperplásico. Quince sujetos de entre 14 y 29 años de edad, con asimetría facial e hiperplasia condilar unliateral diagnosticada, fueron estudiados mediante tomografía computarizada Cone-Beam. Se determinaron mediciones lineales de la morfología condilar en vista coronal y sagital, estableciendo tamaños de la fosa articular, rama mandibular, entre otras. Las mediciones condilares sagitales mostraron diferencias significativas (p=0,028) entre los grupos (lado hiperplásico vs. lado no hiperplásico); las mediciones de longitud de rama mostraron diferencias significativas (p=0,034) entre ambos lados. No se observó diferencias significativas (p=0,155) en la relación de distancia medio lateral (imagen coronal) de cóndilos hiperplásico y no hiperplásicos. Concluimos que existe un aumento del tamaño hemimandibular y de la ATM del lado hiperplásico, aunque investigaciones con mayor número de pacientes son necesarios para establecer una tendencia mas exacta.

Análisis morfométrico de la mandíbula de pacientes con asimetría facial asociada a hiperplasia condilar. estudio en radiografía panorámica / Morphometric analysis of the mandible in patients with facial asymmetry associated to condylar hyperplasia. a panoramic radiography study

El objetivo de esta investigación es definir características morfológicas en radiografías panorámicas digitales de sujetos con deformidad facial asimétrica asociada a hiperplasia condilar. Se diseño un estudio de corte transversal para estudiar 14 pacientes con la patología identificándose puntos y lineas de medición de forma comparativa entre la hemimandíbula con diagnóstico de hiperplasia condilar ya la hemimandíbula cuyo condilo presenta un crecimiento normal; todas las mediciones fueron realizadas de forma manual de acuerdo a protocolos previamente establecidos. Las variables de análisis fueron tamaño condilar, tamaño de rama mandibular y tamaño del cuerpo de mandíbula en relación al foramen mentual. El análisis de datos fue realizado mediante la prueba Chi-cuadrado considrando el valor de p<0,05 para obtener diferencias estadísticamente significativas. Los resultados mostraron que existían diferencias significativas entre ambos lados de la mandíbula en cinco de las nueve variables utilizadas en esta investigación; sin embargo, a partir de la medición de ambas hemimandibulas se obtuvo diferencias que llegaban a valores de 2 mm o menos, lo cual puede ser clínicamente intrascendente a pesar de la significancia estadística. Se concluye que es necesario obtener nuevas mediciones en otras áreas o con otra metodología que sea capaz de presentar diferencias estadísticas y clínicas representativas para realizar el diagnóstico precoz de la hiperplasia condilar.

The aim of this research was to define the morphological characteristics in panoramic digital radiography of subjects with asymmetric facial deformities related to condylar hyperplasia. A transversal cohort study was designed for the analysis of 14 patients with this pathology, and points and lines for measurement were identified, in a comparative technique between the hemimandible with condylar hyperplasia diagnosis and hemimandible with normal growth of the condyle. In accordance with protocol all measurements were carried out manually. Variables analyzed were, size of condyle, size of the mandible ramus and size of mandible body in relation to mental foramen. The data analyses was carried out with statistical Chi-Square test considering p value <0.05 for statistical significance. The results showed some significant differences between both sides of the mandible in five of nine evaluations. However, measurement with less than 2 mm differences were obtained, which clinically might not be relevant, despite statistical differences. In conclusion, new measurements in others areas or with different methodologies are necessary to better determine clinical and statistical differences for early diagnosis of condylar hyperplasia.

Relación entre el tamaño condilar y la asimetría facial transversal en individuos con hiperplasia condilar / Relationship between condylar size and transverse facial asymmetry in subject with condylar hyperplasia

La asimetría facial es una patología de compromiso funcional y estético que puede estar generado por hiperplasia condilar; el objetivo de esta investigación es determinar la influencia del tamaño condilar en la asimetría facial. Doce sujetos fueron estudiados mediante el análisis de tomografía computadorizada cone beam; todos los pacientes presentaron cintigrama óseo que determino la presencia de hiperplasia condilar activa; el análisis se realizo en un software del sistema de captura modelo Pax Zenith, marca Vatech (Korea 2011), utilizando 90 kV y 120 mA; se obtuvo mediciones de la distancia antero-posterior, superior-inferior y medio-lateral de la cabeza del cóndilo, relacionándose con la posición del cóndilo con la línea mediana facial y la posición de puntos faciales entre incisivos centrales superior e inferior así como con el mentón. Los resultados mostraron un promedio de desvío de mentón de 6,5 mm considerando un cóndilo hiperplásico con un tamaño de 2,7 mm mas que los cóndilos normales. El desvío de incisivo central inferior determinó que por cada 1 mm de desvío dentario existe 2,2 mm de desvío de mentón. El cóndilo hiperplásico fue de mayor tamaño y se posiciono casi 2 mm mas hacia lateral que los cóndilos no hiperplásicos. Es posible concluir que el cóndilo hiperplásico presenta clara influencia en la asimetría facial transversa y es posible estimar una relación de tamaño condilar con grado de asimetría facial.

Facial asymmetry is a functional and esthetic pathology that can be related to condylar hyperplasia; the aim of this research was to asses the condylar size in the facial asymmetry. Twelve subjects was studies with cone beam computed tomography; the analysis was realized in the software Pax Zenith, Vatech (Korea 2011), using 90 kV and 120 mA and was realized anterior-posterior measurement, superior and inferior measurement and medial-lateral measurement of condylar head and was realized the relations with condylar position with the medial facial line and the position of facial point between superior central incisior, inferior central incisior and chin. The results show that the chin was displaced 6.5 mm from middle line being a hyperplasic condyle with a 2.7 mm more than no hyperplasic condyle. 1 mm of displacement of low central incisor was associated to 2.2 mm of chin displacement. The hyperplasic condyle presented more size and was posicionated 2 mm more lateral than non-hyperplasic condyle. Is conclude that the hyperplasic condyle present a clear influence in the facial transversal asymmetry and in possible to establish a relation between the size of hyperplasic condyle and the facial asymmetry.

Introducing of the Novel Midsagittal Line for Diagnosis of Craniofacial Asymmetry With P. A Cephalometry Radiography / Introdução de uma Nova Linha Média Sagital para Diagnóstico de AssimetriaCraniofacial com Radiografia Cefalométrica P.A.

Objetivo: Determinação da linha de referência sagital mediana (LRSM), para avaliação de assimetrias craniofaciais, traçando uma linha paralela da crista galli à linha vertical verdadeira, em cefalometria PA, utilizando a técnica da posição natural da cabeça (PNC).Metodologia: 60 indivíduos (30 homens e 30 mulheres, com idade variando de 9 a 13 anos, de uma população iraniana), com oclusão normal Classe I sem história de tratamento ortodôntico ou cirurgia mandibular, foram selecionados no Departamento de Ortodontia, Universidade de Shahid Beheshti, MC Faculdade de Odontologia, Teerã, Irã, 2009-2010. Os pacientes não portavam supranumerários ou ausência dentária, nem anormalidade esquelética. Radiografias cefelométricas PA foram obtidas para todas as amostras pela técnica da posição natural da cabeça (PNC). A linha sagital mediana também foitraçada paralelamente da corrente pendurada à referência intracraniana selecionada (crista galli). Esta linha é a linha vertical verdadeira. A linha horizontal verdadeira foi traçada perpendicularmente à corrente pendurada da crista galli (Cg). Mensurou-se a assimetria craniofacial com medições linear, angular e trigonométrica por meio de radiografias cefalométricas PA pela técnica da posição natural da cabeça (PNC), usando as verdadeiras linhas vertical e horizontal. As diferenças médias entre as medidas acima nos lados direito e esquerdo foram analisadas pelo teste t.Resultados: Cada variável foi avaliada independentemente; os valores da média e desvio padrão foram calculados separadamente. Ademais, relações transversais foram preparadas na nossa amostra (faixa etária de 9 a 13 anos). Todos os pacientes eram descendentes iranianos.

Para a validação da linha media sagital (LMS), foi medida a distância entre a espinha nasal anterior (ENA) e o Mento (Me).Conclusão: Os achados deste estudo evidenciam que a cefalometria PA com a técnica da posição natural da cabeça (PNC) pode medir a assimetria facial com o nível de 96% de intervalo de confiança. Contudo, a introdução da linha média sagital pelo uso da técnica da posição natural da cabeça (PNC) poderia fornecer a capacidade de diagnosticar assimetrias faciais

Objective: Determination of midsagittal reference line (MSL) for craniofacial asymmetries assessment by drawing a line from crista gali parallel to true vertical line in PA cephalometry , using NHP technique. Method: 60 samples (30 males and 30 females, within the age range of 9-13 years old Iranian population) were selected with normal Class I occlusion without any history of orthodontic or jaw surgery treatments in Department of Orthodontics, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran. Iran, 2009-2010. Patients had no supernumerary or missing teeth and any skeletal anomaly. PA cephalometry radiographs were taken from all samples with NHP technique. The midsagittal line was also traced parallel to the hanging chain from our selected intracranial reference point (Crista gali). This line is a true vertical line. True horizontal line traced perpendicular to the hanging chain from Crista gali (Cg). We assessed craniofacial symmetry with linear, angular and trigonometrical measurements in PA cephalometric radiographs by NHP technique, using true vertical and horizontal lines. The mean differences of above measurements in left and right sides were analyzed by T- test.Results: Each variable was measured independently; then the mean values and S.D was calculated separately. Also, transverse ratios were prepared in our samples (age range of 9-13 years). All patients were from Iranian decent. For midsagittal line (MSL) validity, the ANS (Anterior Nasal Spine) distance in the middle third and Me (Menton) distance in lower third from MSL was measured.Conclusion: Findings of this study showed that P.A.cephalometry with NHP technique could assess the facial symmetry with the rate 96% confidence interval. Therefore, the introduced midsagittal line by using NHP Technique, could prove the ability for diagnosis of facial asymmetries

Osteochondroma of the temporomandibular joint: a case report

Osteochondroma of the mandibular condyle has been found in the oral and maxillofacial region rarely. This paper describes a case of osteochondroma of the mandibular condyle in a 20-year-old woman, who was referred to our service with facial asymmetry, prognathic deviation of chin, cross-bite to the contralateral side, changes in condylar morphology, limited mouth opening, and malocclusion. Computed tomography (CT) was performed for better evaluation to the pathological conditions on the temporomandibular joint. Based on the clinical examination, patient history, and complementary exams, the hypothesis of osteochondroma was established. Condylectomy was performed using a preauricular approach with total removal of the lesion. After 3 years of postoperative follow up and orthodontic therapy, the patient is symptom-free, and has normal mouth opening with no deviation in the opening pattern.

Osteocondroma de côndilo mandibular é raro na região craniofacial. Este artigo descreve um caso de osteocondroma de côndilo mandibular em uma mulher de 20 anos que foi encaminhada ao nosso serviço apresentando assimetria facial, desvio de mento, mordida cruzada para o lado contralateral, alterações na morfologia condilar, limitação de abertura bucal e maloclusão. Tomografia computadorizada foi realizada para melhor avaliação da condição patológica da ATM. Devido à base no exame clínico, histórico do paciente e exames complementares, foi estabelecida uma hipótese de osteocondroma. Um procedimento de condilectomia utilizando abordagem preauricular com uma total remoção da lesão foi executado. Após três anos de acompanhamento pós-operatório e ortodôntico, o paciente está livre dos sintomas e tem uma abertura normal sem desvio de padrão durante a abertura.

Crossed hemifacial hyperplasia: a diagnostic dilemma.

Crossed hemifacial hyperplasia is a rare condition producing facial asymmetry and overgrowth of the extremities of the opposite side. Very few cases are reported in literature. A case of an 11-year-old female is presented here to supplement existing clinical knowledge with many of the reported clinical and orofacial findings. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis of the condition by thoughtful elimination and the necessity of a multi-disciplinary approach to its management.

Microssomia craniofacial e perda auditiva: avaliação audiométrica em 15 casos / Craniofacial microsomia and hearing loss: audiometric assessment of 15 cases

Microssomia craniofacial é uma síndrome congênita que afeta as estruturas derivadas do primeiro e segundo arcos branquiais, acometendo mais freqüentemente a mandíbula e a orelha. A perda auditiva na microssomia craniofacial se deve às malformações das estruturas auriculares, no entanto não existem estudos mostrando correlação entre o grau da microssomia craniofacial e o grau de comprometimento auditivo. Foram selecionados aleatoriamente 15 exames audiométricos em pacientes portadores de microssomia craniofacial entre 2001 e 2002. Todos os exames foram realizados com o aparelho Midimate 602 e Audiotest 227. Foram avaliados 15 pacientes, 8 mulheres e 7 homens, com média de idade de 8,5 anos, sendo 1 caso bilateral. Quatorze pacientes apresentavam microtia, e destes, 11 não apresentavam conduto auditivo externo. O tipo de perda auditiva mais freqüente foi a condutiva, em 12 casos. A média do déficit auditivo foi de 63,76dB. A malformação dos componentes auditivos é frequente e o acompanhamento com exames audiométricos pode detectar precocemente déficits auditivos levando a uma melhor reabilitação. Com a realização de exames audiométricos na avaliação de pacientes portadores de microssomia craniofacial propicia-se melhor desenvolvimento psicossocial destes pacientes.

Craniofacial microsomia is a congenital syndrome affecting the structures derived from first and second branchial archs. Most commonly the ear and jaws are involved. Hearing loss in this syndrome is due to auricular structures malformation, however there is not proved correlation between the severity of malformation and hearing loss. Fifteen audiometry performed in 2001 and 2002 were randomly selected between patients with craniofacial microsomia. All tests were performed with Midimate 602 e Audiotest 227 device. Fifteen patients were evaluated, 8 women and 7 men, the mean age was 8,5 years and one case was bilateral. Fourteen patients had microtia and eleven external auditory canal agenesia. The most common hearing loss was conductive. Hearing deficit mean was 63,76 dB. Auditive components malformation is frequent is this syndrome and audiometry evaluation may improve rehabilitation in patients in which hearing loss in early detected. Audiometry should be employed in craniofacial microsomia initial evaluation leading to better psicosocial development.

Microssomia craniofacial: experiência de 105 casos em 7 anos / Hemifacial microsomy: experience with 105 cases during 7 years

A Microssomia Craniofacial é deformidade com grande variedade de apresentações clínicas. Tratamos 105 casos em 7 anos, entre 1996 a 2002. Os casos foram revisados enfocando as suas alterações anatômicas. A idade de início do tratamento foi entre 0 e 5 anos em 39, 6 a 10 anos em 27,6 e após 10 anos em 33,4. Em 44,8 o lado comprometido foi o direito, o esquerdo em 38 e bilateral em 17,2. O pavilhão auricular era normal em 10; microtia correspondeu a 81 das deformidades auriculares, anotia a 12,6, orelha constricta a 6,3, question ear a 4,2, duplicidade a 4,2 e ausência do lóbulo a 1. Em 65,7 dos pacientes o meato acústico estava ausente e em 2,8 havia atresia. De acordo com a classificação de Pruzanski, foram de 35,2 as alterações mandibulares de Grau I, 21,9 de Grau IIA, 16,1 de Grau IIB e 3,8 de Grau III. Em 22,8 a mandíbula apresentava-se normal. Paralisia facial foi encontrada em 11,4 e macrostomia em 22,8. Em 10 dos pacientes apresentavam alterações oftalmológicas, dentre elas, 3 casos dermóide epibulbar. Em 21,9 foram identificadas outras deformidades faciais, com 5 casos de hipoplasia de partes moles, 9 de fissuras lábiopalatais e 2 de atrofia do masséter.

Hemifacial Microsomia is a deformity with a great variety of clinical feature. We have been treating 105 cases in last 7 years. The revision is focusing over the anatomic disorders. The patients looked for treatment between 0 – 5 y.old in 39, 5 – 10 in 27,6 and after 10 years old in 33,4. In 44,8 of the patients the deformities were at right side and 38 in the left, and in 17,2 was bilateral. Normal ear was seen in 10. In patients with auricular deformities microtia was seen in 81, anotia 12,6, lop and cup ear in 6,3, question ear in 4,2, duplicity in 4,2 and absence of lobulus in 1. In 65,7 of the patients the meatus was absence and 2,8 with atresic meatus. According to classification of Pruzanski, 35,2 of mandibular deformities were grade I, 21,9 grade IIA, 16,1 grade IIB and 3,8 grade III. Mandible was normal in 22,8. Facial palsy was found in 11,4, and macrostomy in 22,8. Around 10 of our patients had ocular deformities, and 3 of them had epibulbar dermoids. Others facial malformation occurred in 21,9, included: soft tissue hipoplasia in 5 cases, cleft lip and/or palate in 9 cases, and masseter atrophy in 2 cases .

Goldenhar's syndrome: case report

GoldenharÆs syndrome is a rare condition described initially in the early 1950Æs. It is characterized by a combination of anomalies: dermal epibulbar cysts, auricular appendices and malformation of the ears. In 1963, Gorlin suggested the name oculo-auriculo-vertebral (OAV) dysplasia for this condition and also included vertebral anomalies as signs of the syndrome. The etiology of this rare disease is not fully understood, as it has shown itself variable genetically and of unclear causes. This work reports a case of GoldenharÆs syndrome in an 11-year-old female, who presented all classical signs of this rare condition.

Síndrome de facies asimétria con el llanto: presentación de 16 casos clínicos / Asymmetric crying facies: report of 16 clinical cases

El síndrome de Facies Asimétria con el Llanto (FALL) se incluye entre las clínicas de parálisis facial congénita. El objetivo del presente trabajo es describir las características clínicas y las malformaciones congénitas y/o trastornos neurológicos asociados en 16 pacientes cuyo diagnóstico fue FALL, examinados en el servicio de neuropediatría de los hospitales Adolfo Pons, Universitario y Clínico de Maracaibo, Venezuela, en un período de 10 años (1984-1994). De acuerdo con los análisis de las pruebas de independencia realizadas el lado afectado, es independientes del sexo. Siete de los 16 pacientes (43,75 por ciento) presentaron malformaciones congénitas y/o trastornos neurológicos asociados, destacándose la hiperquinesia y la hernia diafragmática, no reportada en la literatura consultada. En tres de las familias estudiadas podría plantearse un mecanismo de transmisión autosómico dominante, con penetrancia incompleta. En el resto de las familias, sólo el paciente estuvo afectado

Síndrome de Parry Romberg con y sin esclerodermia: coincidencia o vinculación patogénica? / Parry-Romberg's syndrome with and without sclerodermya: coincidence pathogenic vinculation

Se estudian dos casos de hemiatrofia facial progresiva (H.F.P.) que ilustran las dos posibilidades de esta afección: con o sin esclerosis. Ambos comienzan en la adolescencia. el caso 1 presenta discromía que excede la zona afectada y precede al cuadro en su instalación con esclerosis más evidente en sectores e hialinosis (microscopía óptica), atrofia ósea y muscular. Consulta por fractura de maxilar inferior consecutiva a contracturas tónico-clónicas. El caso 2 se asocia a malformación de Arnold-Chiari, tiene atrofia cutánea y muscular, sin esclerosis ni hialinosis. No hay discromía. El examen neurológico evidencia actividad denervatoria a distancia en el caso 1