Restitution of Facial Form in a Patient with Hemifacial Microsomiaa case report
Abstract
Hemifacial microsomia involves unilateral underdevelopment of the ear, mandible and associated structures. This report describes an approach to early surgical restoration of function to improve growth, illustrated with a case report.
Contributor Notes
Dr. Preston is Professor of Orthodontics at the University of the Witwatersrand School of Dentistry. He is a M. Dent. (Orthodontics) graduate of the University of the Witwatersrand
Dr. Losken is a plastic surgeon, in charge of the Facial Deformity Clinic at Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. He is a fellow of the College of Surgeons of South Africa
Dr. Evans is a senior specialist in the Department of Orthodontics at the University of the Witwatersrand School of Dentistry. He is a Dip. Orth. graduate of the University of the Witwatersrand