Mandibular malformations: growth characteristics and management in hemifacial microsomia and Nager syndrome

Authors

  • Karin Vargervik Center for Craniofacial Anomalies, Department of Growth and Development, School of Dentistry, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1080/000163598428266

Abstract

This review article describes normal and abnormal development of the mandible. The focus is on the characteristics of the mandible and its attached muscles in the various types of hemifacial microsomia and in Nager syndrome. Management protocols for these two types of malformations are presented in relation to development stages.

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Published

1998-01-01

Issue

Vol. 56 No. 6 (1998): Acta Odontologica Scandinavica

Section

Articles