floating bone

Floating bone phenomenon in pierre robin sequence: from a failure to a new concept

Background: The Pierre Robin Sequence (PRS) is characterized by micrognathia, glossoptosis and airways obstruction. The fast and early mandibular distraction osteogenesis (FEMOD) is an effective procedure in the management ofpatients diagnosed with severe Pierre Robin Sequence. Objectives: Aim of the study is to introduce the “Floating

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