Abstract
Brodie Syndrom is a rare form of transverse malocclusion, characterized by excessive occlusion of the lateral zones, the contact is established between the palatal surfaces of the maxillary teeth and labial surfaces of the mandibular teeth, so that there is no intercuspidation of the maxillary and mandibular molars. It not only adversely affects chewing and muscle functions, but also impairs normal growth and development of the mandible if left untreated, with the possibility of jaw deformities. The anomaly may be bilateral or unilateral, clinical examination will search for signs of asymmetry or mandibular lateral deviation. Additional tests are needed to point out the alveolar or basal location of the malocclusion. Schematically, the therapeutic means used will seek to contract the maxillary arch, and expanding the lower arch. Orthodontic treatment is complex but the bone anchorages provide some help in this context. Nevertheless, the therapy is often orthodontic and surgical and must move towards unconventional surgeries such as symphyseal distraction.
Highlights
Brodie syndrome is an abnormality of transverse occlusal relationships and was named after Allan G
Brodie Syndrom is a rare form of transverse malocclusion, characterized by excessive occlusion of the lateral zones, the contact is established between the palatal surfaces of the maxillary teeth and labial surfaces of the mandibular teeth, so that there is no intercuspidation of the maxillary and mandibular molars
Having Brodie syndrome is rarely cause for going for a consultation, and it is more often discovered by chance
Summary
Brodie syndrome is an abnormality of transverse occlusal relationships and was named after Allan G. Mandibular alveolar anomalies, which are widely accepted in the literature[2,4], are distinguished from mandibular endognathia or basal anomalies, which are not recognized by all authors[34] and most often correspond to a general hypodevelopment of the mandible or micromandibular deformity. Both jaws may be involved in the frequent entanglement of the skeletal and alveolodental levels. A sagittal shift with a retruded mandible may lead to Brodie occlusion; simulation of the mandibular propulsion makes it possible to attenuate the transverse discrepancy of the arches
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