Small jaw deformity syndrome with cleft palate is usually performed at 9 to 12 months for cleft palate surgery, and small lower jaw is usually performed after completion of mandibular development.
1. Micrognathia syndrome is a syndrome characterized by congenital micrognathia, retrognathia, cleft palate and inspiratory airway obstruction in newborn infants. Its etiology is unknown and may be related to intrauterine viral infections, among others. The main symptoms are bird’s beak, cleft palate, tongue drop, and in a few cases, cardiovascular disease.
2. If the patient has cleft palate, he can consider cleft palate repair at the age of 9~12 months. Surgery for small jaws is generally recommended to be performed after the completion of mandibular development, and then orthognathic surgery can be performed to change the retraction of the lower jaw or distraction osteogenesis.
If small jaw deformity is found, it is necessary to seek medical treatment in time, and under the guidance of the doctor, the examination will be carried out, and according to the situation, the appropriate surgical plan and the timing of surgery will be selected.
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