Neonatal Functional Treatment for Pierre Robin Sequence

Abstract

Turkish Journal of Orthodontics (Turk J Orthod) is an international, scientific, open access periodical published in accordance with independent, unbiased, and double-blinded peer-review principles. The journal is the official publication of Turkish Orthodontic Society and it is published quarterly on March, June, September and December. Turkish Journal of Orthodontics publishes clinical and experimental studies on on all aspects of orthodontics including craniofacial development and growth, reviews on current topics, case reports, editorial comments and letters to the editor that are prepared in accordance with the ethical guidelines. The journal's publication language is English and the Editorial Board encourages submissions from international authors.

Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis in Robin Sequence Using Three-Dimensional Analysis and Planning

“…1,2 The craniofacial anomaly is often associated with cleft palate, which is thought to be the consequence of an altered tongue position preventing palatal shelf elevation during fetal development. 3,4 Although some patients can be treated conservatively with nonsurgical management, such as prone and lateral positioning, nasopharyngeal stenting, continuous airway pressure, and nasogastric feeding, other patients with more severe respiratory distress and feeding difficulties must be managed surgically. [5][6][7] The optimal surgical management of patients with Robin sequence remains a debate, but options include mandibular distraction osteogenesis, tongue-lip adhesion, and tracheostomy and feeding tube placement.…”

“…1,2 The craniofacial anomaly is often associated with cleft palate, which is thought to be the consequence of an altered tongue position preventing palatal shelf elevation during fetal development. 3,4…”