Orthodontic treatment in a patient with unilateral open-bite and Becker muscular dystrophy. A 5-year follow-up

Orthodontic treatment in a patient with unilateral open-bite and Becker muscular dystrophy. A 5-year follow-up

INTRODUCTION: Becker muscular dystrophy is an X-chromosomal linked anomaly characterized by progressive muscle wear and weakness. This case report shows the orthodontic treatment of a Becker muscular dystrophy patient with unilateral open bite.METHODS: To correct patient's malocclusion, general...

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Main Authors: Juan Fernando Aristizabal, Rosana Martínez Smit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dental Press Editora 2014-12-01
Series:Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
Subjects:
Distrofias musculares
Ortodontia corretiva
Mordida aberta
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