Treatment of a Goldenhar Syndrome Patient With Zygomatic and Pterygoid Implants Using the PATZi Protocol: A Case Report

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Goldenhar syndrome is a rare congenital disorder affecting craniofacial structures, with an incidence of 1 in 5,600 live births.
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The case report details dental implant treatment using zygomatic and pterygoid implants in a 61-year-old female patient with Goldenhar syndrome.
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The patient received immediate loading of implants and final restorations after 7 months, functioning successfully for nearly 5 years post-surgery.
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Dental complications in Goldenhar syndrome include malocclusion and challenges in implant placement due to craniofacial structural underdevelopment.
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This case is significant as it is the first documented instance of dental implant treatment in an adult with Goldenhar syndrome.

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