Three-Dimensional Mandibular Asymmetry Assessment in Unilateral Type IIA Craniofacial Microsomia Using Functional Unit Analysis: A Retrospective Case-Control Study
Type IIA CFM primarily involves the condylar unit, with the angular unit demonstrating significant growth variability. The developmental transition in asymmetry correlations from condylar to angular units suggests distinct growth patterns in CFM. These findings enhanced our understanding of mandibular morphology in CFM and suggested potential directions for future therapeutic research.
Authors
- Lei Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0530-8015)
- Zhiyong Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7222-2652)
- Wei Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9439-5100)
Institutions
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College (CN)
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital (CN)
- CITIC Group (China) (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
- Published
- 2025-12-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/scs.0000000000012299
- Primary Topic
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00