AbnormalitiesAnomaliesOral and Craniofacial ResearchJournal of Craniofacial SurgeryMalformationsCleft lipDevelopmentalMesenchymal StemManagement of craniofacialMicrosomiaSyndromesDeformitiesNational CleftReconstructive surgerySurgeryDysplasiaSurgeries2022SciencesBirth defectsMorphogenesisReconstructionsDisordersTissuesStructuresResearchTraumaReconstructionDentalSurgeon2019SurgeonsMandibularPhenotypicSpecialistsCitationInterventionsIntrinsicRaise awarenessDevelopmentCenterPatients
Abnormalities8
- Eye problems are less common in craniofacial microsomia, but some affected individuals have an unusually small eyeball ( microphthalmia ) or other eye abnormalities that result in vision loss. (medlineplus.gov)
- Abnormalities in other parts of the body, such as malformed bones of the spine (vertebrae), abnormally shaped kidneys, and heart defects, may also occur in people with craniofacial microsomia. (medlineplus.gov)
- Interference with the normal development of these structures can result in the abnormalities characteristic of craniofacial microsomia. (medlineplus.gov)
- Detailed information on craniofacial abnormalities and the craniofacial treatment team. (uhhospitals.org)
- The cleft and craniofacial team at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital treats patients with congenital and acquired abnormalities of the head and neck. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- The best time for the first evaluation of craniofacial abnormalities is within your child's first few weeks of life. (stanfordchildrens.org)
- There may be many people involved in the management of craniofacial abnormalities for your child. (stanfordchildrens.org)
- A genetic counselor also counsels your family on risk for craniofacial abnormalities to happen in future pregnancies. (stanfordchildrens.org)
Anomalies2
- At Golisano Children's Hospital, we are proud to offer the region's only center dedicated to the needs and treatment of children born with cleft lip, cleft palate and other craniofacial anomalies. (rochester.edu)
- METHODS: Participants included 205 pediatric, 107 orthodontic, and 863 patients with craniofacial anomalies (CFAs). (cdc.gov)
Oral and Craniofacial Research2
- June 5, 2020 - Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) of NIDCR in Supporting Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research Using Bioinformatic, Computational, and Data Science Approaches. (nih.gov)
- Research (IADR) is to drive dental, oral and craniofacial research for health and well-being worldwide and we applaud the Regional oral health strategy. (who.int)
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery1
- Thought you might appreciate this item(s) I saw in Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. (lww.com)
Malformations4
- Dr. Carrie Heike Craniofacial malformations, such as cleft lip and palate, microtia, craniosynostosis and craniofacial microsomia present with a broad array of morbidities and widely variable symptomatology. (seattlechildrens.org)
- Another key aspect of the work conducted by Evans, Heike and Luquetti is the development and maintenance of an expansive clinical data repository for study participants from national and international consortiums, which includes clinical course histories focusing especially on complications of the craniofacial malformations, including airway obstruction, sleep disorders, feeding problems and malnutrition. (seattlechildrens.org)
- Today the craniofacial surgery team offers an entire spectrum of treatments for congenital malformations, craniofacial tumours and trauma. (sahlgrenska.se)
- A major focus of craniofacial research is to improve understanding of the etiology of craniofacial malformations, to develop diagnostics and therapies for these disorders, and to effectively repair craniofacial tissues. (grc.org)
Cleft lip3
- If your child has a cleft lip or cleft palate, or other craniofacial condition, we can help. (rochester.edu)
- Common craniofacial birth defects include orofacial clefts (cleft lip, cleft palate, or both). (nursingassistantguides.com)
- In honor of this month, we would like to provide you with some resources that you may find helpful in either your research of this condition if you are considering adoption, or resources for your family if you have adopted a child with cleft lip and palate or other craniofacial conditions. (awaa.org)
Developmental4
- Contemporary studies of the craniofacial complex employ a multidisciplinary approach that combines developmental biology, functional genomics, biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology and cellular biology. (grc.org)
- However, because of the long-lasting interest in conventional laboratory animal models such as the mouse, there is no general genetic or developmental model of craniofacial evolution and diversification in vertebrates. (helsinki.fi)
- Squamate reptiles represent ideal model systems for understanding phenotypic diversity and developmental disorders, as they exhibit an extraordinary array of life-styles, ecologies and craniofacial features representing patterns found across mammalian and non-mammalian taxa. (helsinki.fi)
- In both species, the same processes and genes govern major developmental events, such as craniofacial development. (neurosciencenews.com)
Mesenchymal Stem1
- SATB2-Nanog axis links age-related intrinsic changes of mesenchymal stem cells from craniofacial bone. (stembook.org)
Management of craniofacial1
- You'll cover subjects ranging from initial presentation and assessment (including airway provision, use of DICOM data and treatment planning) to the management of craniofacial fractures, acute soft tissue injuries and secondary reconstruction, including the psychological aspects of such surgery. (qmul.ac.uk)
Microsomia15
- Most people with craniofacial microsomia have differences in the size and shape of facial structures between the right and left sides of the face (facial asymmetry). (medlineplus.gov)
- Other individuals with craniofacial microsomia are affected on only one side of the face. (medlineplus.gov)
- The facial characteristics in craniofacial microsomia typically include underdevelopment of one side of the upper or lower jaw (maxillary or mandibular hypoplasia), which can cause dental problems and difficulties with feeding and speech. (medlineplus.gov)
- Many other terms have been used for craniofacial microsomia. (medlineplus.gov)
- These other names generally refer to forms of craniofacial microsomia with specific combinations of signs and symptoms, although sometimes they are used interchangeably. (medlineplus.gov)
- Hemifacial microsomia often refers to craniofacial microsomia with maxillary or mandibular hypoplasia. (medlineplus.gov)
- Craniofacial microsomia has been estimated to occur in between 1 in 5,600 and 1 in 26,550 newborns. (medlineplus.gov)
- It is unclear what genes are involved in craniofacial microsomia. (medlineplus.gov)
- There are several factors that can disrupt the normal development of the first and second pharyngeal arches and lead to craniofacial microsomia. (medlineplus.gov)
- Occasionally, craniofacial microsomia occurs in multiple members of a family in a pattern that suggests inheritance of a causative gene mutation, but the gene or genes involved are unknown. (medlineplus.gov)
- The risk of craniofacial microsomia can also be increased by environmental factors, such as certain drugs taken by the mother during pregnancy. (medlineplus.gov)
- Areas of special clinical interest include Robin sequence and craniofacial microsomia, both rare disorders in need of broader treatment options and standardized care practices. (seattlechildrens.org)
- Birgfeld C, Heike C , Saltzman B, Leroux B, Evans K, Luquetti D . Reliable classification of facial phenotypic variation in craniofacial microsomia: a comparison of physical exam and photographs . (seattlechildrens.org)
- Craniofacial microsomia - more than a structural malformation. (bvsalud.org)
- To analyse the prevalence and distribution of craniofacial microsomia (CFM) cases in Finland and their most frequent comorbidities. (bvsalud.org)
Syndromes1
- Midface movement is frequently needed in patients with cleft-related and other craniofacial syndromes. (childrensdayton.org)
Deformities2
- The unit has a long and well-documented history of independently treating all types of craniofacial deformities in children. (sahlgrenska.se)
- This investigations aimed to verify the marital satisfaction of parents with children with craniofacial deformities and to follow-up for a period of three months after the first interview, in order to detect some possible changes during this time. (bvsalud.org)
National Cleft2
- July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month, an effort to raise awareness and improve understanding of birth defects of the head and face, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (nursingassistantguides.com)
- You may not be aware, but July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month . (awaa.org)
Reconstructive surgery1
- This MSc is designed to support your knowledge of oral and maxillofacial surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, craniofacial surgery, ophthalmology, ENT and neurosurgery. (qmul.ac.uk)
Surgery8
- Since the Craniofacial Surgery Section has been considered a department of eminence for a long time, Sahlgrenska University Hospital has had the opportunity to treat a large number of patients. (sahlgrenska.se)
- For a full list of conditions that can be treated with craniofacial surgery, click here . (childrensdayton.org)
- Craniofacial surgery techniques may be used to treat urgent, life-threatening conditions as well as important "quality of life" reconstructive procedures. (yalemedicine.org)
- What are some of the common conditions treated by craniofacial surgery? (yalemedicine.org)
- Craniofacial surgery refers to a series of surgical procedures involving the skull and the face. (yalemedicine.org)
- Craniofacial surgery may also be used to treat trauma-related injuries of the face or skull, or post-tumor reconstruction. (yalemedicine.org)
- Many of conditions that require craniofacial surgery are detected by clinical exam in the first few weeks to months of life. (yalemedicine.org)
- How is craniofacial surgery performed at Yale Medicine? (yalemedicine.org)
Dysplasia1
- Craniofacial conodysplasia is characterised by craniofacial dysplasia, cone-shaped physes of the hands and feet, and neurological manifestations resembling cerebral palsy. (orpha.net)
Surgeries3
- He or she coordinates all surgeries with the craniofacial surgeons (for example, craniosynostosis). (stanfordchildrens.org)
- what surgeries are offered at The Craniofacial Center? (childrensdayton.org)
- In the vast majority of cases, craniofacial surgeries are performed on infants and children who were born with or later developed a skull or facial abnormality. (yalemedicine.org)
20221
- Pittsburgh Craniofacial Sciences Training Program (PCSTP) was established in 2022 with a goal to train and mentor a new generation of leading scientists in Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial sciences. (pitt.edu)
Sciences6
- and 4) produce graduates who will advance scientific knowledge in oral and craniofacial health sciences. (umkc.edu)
- The coursework and thesis present an opportunity for students to cross traditional departmental lines and undertake an interdisciplinary approach to the study of problems related to oral and craniofacial sciences. (umkc.edu)
- Students are awarded a Master of Science degree in Oral & Craniofacial Sciences after completing coursework and thesis requirements. (umkc.edu)
- Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Bioengineering, immunology and Human Genetics, work side by side to develop therapies The PCSTP is administered and managed by the department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences (OCS) at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine (Pitt Dental Med), with faculty mentors from OCS and other Pitt Dental or University departments. (pitt.edu)
- Researchers in the Department of Biology in the College of Humanities and Sciences and the Department of Biomedical Engineering in the School of Engineering are the first to investigate whether e-cigarettes could be linked to the development of craniofacial birth defects, said principal investigator Amanda Dickinson, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Department of Biology. (neurosciencenews.com)
- This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages applications for short-term mentored career enhancement (K18) awards in dental, oral and craniofacial (DOC) research with a focus on behavioral and social sciences, and on genetics, genomics, bioinformatics and computational biology research. (nih.gov)
Birth defects1
- Damage to these cells in utero can cause craniofacial birth defects, said co-investigator René Olivares-Navarrete, D.D.S., Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. (neurosciencenews.com)
Morphogenesis3
- Collectively, these models provide a range of experimental approaches to investigate the molecular and cellular mechanisms directing the morphogenesis of the craniofacial tissues and associated organs in health and disease. (grc.org)
- Invited presentations by leading researchers and clinician scientists in the field will present new findings in craniofacial morphogenesis and regeneration, with specific focus on the role that mechanics plays in shaping development. (grc.org)
- This GRC will be held in conjunction with the "Craniofacial Morphogenesis and Tissue Regeneration" Gordon Research Seminar (GRS). (grc.org)
Reconstructions1
- We explore potential relationships between craniofacial morphology and ecological/behavioral parameters, using high-definition 3D reconstructions of craniofacial tissues based on 3D imaging techniques such as X-ray microcomputed tomography, soft tissue contrast enhancement, 3D image analysis, and segmentation. (helsinki.fi)
Disorders3
- For more than 20 years, the Craniofacial Center at YNHCH has been helping children with craniofacial disorders by providing comprehensive coordinated care. (ynhh.org)
- The meeting will feature sessions on cell signaling, clinical genetics, sense organs, development of animal models of craniofacial disorders, state-of-the-art imaging techniques, and the use of tissue engineering approaches for regenerative repair of craniofacial tissues. (grc.org)
- The inclusion of yet unexplored animal models with substantial craniofacial variation and relevance to human disorders constitutes one priority to address these fundamental gaps. (helsinki.fi)
Tissues2
- Craniofacial tissues such as skull bones, teeth, and the brain are finely tuned to meet functional and ecological demands with tremendous precision, and their evolution has been a major driving force in the expansion of vertebrate lineages. (helsinki.fi)
- Neural crest cells are extremely important in the development of craniofacial structures because they can form many different tissues like bones, cartilage, skin, teeth and glands," Olivares-Navarrete said. (neurosciencenews.com)
Structures3
- Craniofacial (cranio- combining form meaning head or skull + -facial combining form referring to the facial structures grossly) is an adjective referring to the parts of the head enclosing the brain and the face. (wikipedia.org)
- Scientific presentations will be accompanied by discussions on how these processes drive tissue diversity and shape of craniofacial structures, and how distinctive features of the vertebrate head have evolved. (grc.org)
- The inheritance of class III malocclusion has been well documented, but the inheritance of craniofacial structures in Colombian families with this malocclusion has been not yet reported. (dovepress.com)
Research7
- Drs. Kelly Evans, Carrie Heike and Daniella Luquetti are members of Seattle Children's Craniofacial Center and the Craniofacial Outcomes Research and Epidemiology Group, providing them with firsthand clinical and research understanding of their patient populations. (seattlechildrens.org)
- The work, supported by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, has been made freely available online. (scienceblog.com)
- The tradition of research in parallel with the clinical work has given the Craniofacial Unit a first-rate reputation among clinics throughout the world. (sahlgrenska.se)
- The scientific program will feature a wide range of topics to highlight how interdisciplinary research has enabled us to push boundaries in our understanding of craniofacial research, including talks investigating the physics and mechanics of craniofacial development and regeneration. (grc.org)
- The mission of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is to improve oral, dental and craniofacial health through research, research training, and the dissemination of health information. (rarediseases.org)
- The e-cigarettes study is part of a series of projects by multiple institutions funded with a $2 million grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, part of the National Institutes of Health. (neurosciencenews.com)
- Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research [electronic resource]. (who.int)
Trauma1
- Primary and secondary craniofacial trauma. (sahlgrenska.se)
Reconstruction2
- By craniofacial reconstruction (CFR) procedure using computed tomography (CT) data of two Rakhigarhi skulls (A1 BR02 and A2 BR36), we successfully reconstructed the faces of the IVC individuals who were buried about 4500 years ago. (springer.com)
- Surgical management of fractures of the midface is discussed both in terms of anatomical reconstruction and sequencing of repair of the region and adjacent anatomical subunits within the middle third - upper and lower thirds of the craniofacial skeleton. (qmul.ac.uk)
Dental2
- The Craniofacial, Oral and Dental Center at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital (YNHCH) specializes in providing comprehensive specialty care to children with congenital or acquired defects of the head and neck. (ynhh.org)
- The staff at the Craniofacial, Oral and Dental Center will work with families to coordinate care whether direct services are provided at YNHCH or at other facilities in the community. (ynhh.org)
Surgeon1
- The general approach of the craniofacial surgeon is to try to minimize scarring and avoid persistent defects. (yalemedicine.org)
20192
- La información más reciente sobre el nuevo Coronavirus de 2019, incluidas las clínicas de vacunación para niños de 6 meses en adelante. (stanfordchildrens.org)
- More than 75 patients and families of the Craniofacial and Cleft Program at Children's National Hospital gathered to celebrate with Children's National faculty and staff at the First Annual Fall Festival on November 3, 2019. (childrensnational.org)
Surgeons3
- The Craniofacial Center at Dayton Children's offers several surgical treatment options by our highly skilled surgeons for patients with craniofacial difference. (childrensdayton.org)
- Scheduling a consultation with one of our highly-skilled craniofacial surgeons can offer more detailed information on the best distraction procedure for your child. (childrensdayton.org)
- Below are just some of the procedures performed by our craniofacial surgeons. (childrensdayton.org)
Mandibular1
- The craniofacial characteristics that showed more resemblance between parents and offspring were middle facial height, shorter anterior cranial base and mandibular prognathism. (dovepress.com)
Phenotypic1
- Here, using geometric morphometrics and phylogenetic comparative methods in a broad sample of landbird skulls, we show that craniofacial evolution in Darwin's finches and Hawaiian honeycreepers seems to be characterized by a tighter coevolution of the beak and the rest of the skull (cranial integration) than in most landbird lineages, with rapid and extreme morphological evolution of both skull regions along constrained directions of phenotypic space. (nature.com)
Specialists2
- At Yale Medicine, our craniofacial surgical specialists provide you with the support you need, in part, through detailed answers and by thoroughly explaining your child's condition and treatment options. (yalemedicine.org)
- The craniofacial program specialists are also trained to keep an eye out for related issues. (yalemedicine.org)
Citation1
- The first PubMed citation with the use of the term Craniofacial was in 1876 by T. H. Huxley. (wikipedia.org)
Interventions1
- Craniofacial interventions are common and the surgical options continue to grow. (nih.gov)
Intrinsic1
- Ecological factors have failed to provide a convincing answer to this phenomenon, and some intrinsic causes connected to craniofacial evolution have been hypothesized. (nature.com)
Raise awareness1
- raise awareness and educate people to improve public understanding of craniosynostosis and rare craniofacial conditions. (headlines.org.uk)
Development4
- The study of craniofacial development utilizes a variety of vertebrate species, including those that are not commonly used for laboratory studies. (grc.org)
- Embryologic development and amalgamations of the complex array of bones and cartilage in the craniofacial region have revealed that the molecular mechanisms controlling skeletogenesis in the orofacial bones are quietly unique and different from in the axial and appendicular bones. (ca.gov)
- This paper discusses several aspects related to the development of a reliable finite element model to simulate the craniofacial changes during rapid maxillary expansion treatment. (unboundmedicine.com)
- Odontogenesis is part of the dynamics of craniofacial development. (igbmc.fr)
Center2
Patients1
- Awarded the national healthcare assignment by the National Board of Health and Welfare, the internationally recognized Craniofacial Unit welcomes patients from all of Sweden as well as other countries. (sahlgrenska.se)