Pierre Robin Syndrome: A Literature Review
1 Professor of Orthodontics. Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Cuenca. Ecuador.
2 Student. Faculty of Dentistry. Universidad de Cuenca. Ecuador.
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023, 19(01), 110–116
Publication history:
Received on 05 May 2023; revised on 02 July 2023; accepted on 04 July 2023
Abstract:
Introduction: Stomatologist Pierre Robin first described this syndrome in 1923 as a triad of micrognathia (small and symmetrically receding mandible), glossoptosis (tongue obstructing the posterior pharyngeal space), and upper airway obstruction. The aim of the present systematic literature review is to describe relevant information for the proper diagnosis and treatment of Pierre Robin Syndrome.
Materials and Methods: A search for scientific articles was performed in the following databases: PubMed, Scielo, SpringerLink, Wiley Online Library, Science Direct, and Virtual Health Library. The search included articles published since 2012, in English and Spanish. Each of the selected articles was analyzed in an exhaustive manner.
Keywords:
Pierre Robin Syndrome; Multidisciplinary Treatment; Diagnosis; Respiratory Condition; Dental Malocclusion
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