<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The case of an 8-year-old female affected by Noonan syndrome is presented. The orofacial findings comprised a skeletal Class III malocclusion, transverse maxillary deficiency, a long face and severe tooth size-arch length discrepancy. The interceptive orthodontic approach focused on addressing the patient’s problems while keeping treatment as simple as possible. Management consisted of rapid maxillary expansion and serial extractions in the mandible. Treatment alternatives and results are discussed and a one-year follow-up is provided.</p></abstract>

The case of an 8-year-old female affected by Noonan syndrome is presented. The orofacial findings comprised a skeletal Class III malocclusion, transverse maxillary deficiency, a long face and severe tooth size-arch length discrepancy. The interceptive orthodontic approach focused on addressing the patient’s problems while keeping treatment as simple as possible. Management consisted of rapid maxillary expansion and serial extractions in the mandible. Treatment alternatives and results are discussed and a one-year follow-up is provided.

Orofacial findings and serial extraction procedure in Noonan syndrome

Australasian Orthodontic Journal

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The case of an 8-year-old female affected by Noonan syndrome is presented. The orofacial findings comprised a skeletal Class III malocclusion, transverse...

Orofacial findings and serial extraction procedure in Noonan syndrome

Published Online: Jul 30, 2021

Page range: 97 - 104

Received: Apr 01, 2016

Accepted: Dec 01, 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21307/aoj-2020-089

© 2017 Maciej Iancu Potrubacz et al., published by Sciendo

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