Binder syndrome

A syndrome related to facial growth, with hypoplasia of the maxillae and nasal bones resulting in a flattened face, elongated nose, and smaller maxillary arch with crowding of the teeth and malocclusions.

Binder,

K.H., German dentist.

Binder syndrome - Synonym(s): maxillonasal dysplasia; nasomaxillary hypoplasia

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Binder, K.H.
maxillofacial dysostosis

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In this article we explain how a single extended dorsal-shield graft provides both dorsal augmentation and projection to a patient with Binder syndrome. Presumably a single graft with combined augmentation vectors can better resist contraction forces, thus limiting the potential for warping.