Abstract

CUETO BLANCO, S. et al. Facial asymmetries and dental malocclusions in patients with congenital muscular torticollis: one review systematic. Avances en Periodoncia [online]. 2015, vol.27, n.1, pp.11-18. ISSN 2340-3209.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S1699-65852015000100002.

Dentofacial deformities generate functional and aesthetic deficits. When congenital muscular torticollisis not detected, craniofacial alterations (asymmetries, mandible lateral deviation, frontal deformational plagiocephaly, recession of the ipsilateral zygoma, orbital dystopia, reduction of vertical facial height on the affected side, posterior displacement of the ipsilateral ear, commisural canting) and dental malocclusions (occlusal plane canting, unilateral crossbite in the affected side, deviation of the lower center line to the affected side) can be established. Early diagnosis is necessary during the first weeks of life, to correct this anomaly by a conservative treatment with physical therapy. Cases that do not respond to this treatment or who have been diagnosed later will probably require surgical treatment. The aim of this article is to make asystematic review of the congenital muscular torticollis, focusing on the importance of early diagnosis and in the craniofacial and oclusal anomalies that occur if the congenital muscular torticollis is untreated.

Keywords : Torticollis; congenital; botulinum toxin; craniofacial deformation.

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