英语
简体中文
한국어
Media
Mr Tobie Goh (centre) posing with the NUH team of surgeons who helped rebuild his face. They are (from left) Associate Professor Lim Thiam Chye, Dr Elijah Cai, Adjunct Associate Professor Vincent Nga, Adjunct Associate Professor Gangadhara Sundar and Dr Catherine Lee. ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN In this Straits Times feature, craniofacial orthodontist Dr Catherine Lee highlights not only the medical care involved in complex craniofacial conditions but also the resilience of patients and the support of their families. Tobie Goh’s improved quality of life is also a testament to the virtue of multidisciplinary treatment and care in the medical field.
Dr Catherine Lee is honoured to have contributed to this feature published by the International Society of Craniofacial Surgery (ISCFS) , which highlights how orthodontics can play a key role in complex craniofacial reconstruction. In this case, a patient with severe post-burn facial contractures required a carefully planned approach that combined traditional orthodontic biomechanics with modern 3D technology. By repositioning teeth and restoring the dental arch before reconstructive surgery, the medical team was able to simplify the surgical process while improving functional outcomes. Read more here .