Hemifacial Microsomia: A Mini Review
Shilpa Ashok Sharma *
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, SMBT Dental College and Hospital, Sangamner, Ahmednagar (Maharashtra), India.
Sayali Vikram Pagar Patil
Department of Periodontology, SMBT Dental College and Hospital, Sangamner, Ahmednagar (Maharashtra), India.
Anupama Mudhol
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, SMBT Dental College and Hospital, Sangamner, Ahmednagar (Maharashtra), India.
Jyothi Shashidhar
Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, SMBT Dental College and Hospital, Sangamner, Ahmednagar (Maharashtra), India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Hemifacial Microsomia (HFM) is a congenital anomaly involving embryological derivatives of the first and second branchial arches and characterized mainly by mandibular hypoplasia and unilateral or bilateral microtia; although, other facial structures may be affected. It may have long-term effects on psychological development and social well-being, due to unaesthetic facial appearance, functional disturbances and complex medical treatments.
Keywords: Hemifacial microsomia (HFM), omens classification, facial asymmetry/ hypoplasia.