A clinical report on distraction osteogenesis applied for Apert syndrome

Abstract This case report describes the orthodontic treatment done to an 11-year-old female patient having Apert syndrome, a genetic disorder manifested by craniofacial and limb anomalies. The orthodontic treatment was accompanied with distraction osteogenesis for forward advancement of the correction of midfacial hypoplasia. After the active treatment, a better facial profile and occlusion were achieved. The occlusion remained stable during the 2 years and 8 months follow-up.