Journal Basic Info
- Impact Factor: 1.995**
- H-Index: 8
- ISSN: 2474-1647
- DOI: 10.25107/2474-1647
Major Scope
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- Breast Surgery
- Neurological Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery
- Bariatric Surgery
- Transplant Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
Abstract
Citation: Clin Surg. 2017;2(1):1762.Case Report | Open Access
Hypoglossia with Severe Mandibular Transversal Discrepancy: A Case Report
Afia Sultana, Lena Björnstrom and Mats Sjöström
Department of Odontology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Umeå University hospital, Umeå, Sweden
Department of Odontology, Umeå University Hospital, Umeå, Sweden
*Correspondance to: Mats Sj�str�m
PDF Full Text DOI: 10.25107/2474-1647.1762
Abstract
Objective: To describe the etiology of hypoglossia, the consequences for oral function and our experience from treating a young boy with severe mandibular transversal discrepancy.Materials and
Methods: We present a 15 year old boy with hypoglossia and severe mandibular transversal discrepancy, treated with mandibular midline distraction and orthodontic treatment.Results: Total treatmenttime is sixyears and the result shows improvement of dental occlusion relationship as well as enlargement of the tongue resulting in an improved occlusal function.Conclusion: From this case report it is suggested that a multidisciplinary approach of several different specialists as pediatric, orthodontists, speech therapists, maxillofacial surgeons and radiologists are should be involved in examination and treatment planning for this rare diagnosis in order to improve the patient's quality of life. Early surgical interventions are positive for occlusal function.
Keywords
Hypoglossia; Mandibular midline distraction; Transversal discrepancy
Cite the article
Sultana A, Bj�rnstrom L, Sj�str�m M. Hypoglossia with Severe Mandibular Transversal Discrepancy: A Case Report. Clin Surg. 2017; 2: 1762.