Sturge-Weber syndrome in an orthodontic patient

Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2011 Sep;140(3):418-22. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2009.10.049.

Abstract

The aim of this article was to describe the Sturge-Weber syndrome in a patient with orthodontic requirements. Pathologies involved in this syndrome affect facial cranial growth.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cephalometry
  • Child
  • Dental Care for Chronically Ill*
  • Facial Asymmetry / etiology
  • Glaucoma / congenital
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class II / complications
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class II / therapy*
  • Orthodontics, Corrective / methods*
  • Port-Wine Stain / etiology
  • Sturge-Weber Syndrome / complications*