Oral diseases in a patient affected with Prader-Willi syndrome.
Eur J Paediatr Dent
; 8(2): 96-9, 2007 Jun.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17571934
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
A case of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) in a 13-year-old girl is reported. The patient presents with systemic and oral manifestations of the disease. Case report The patient shows obesity, hypotonia, mental retardation, small hands, prominent forehead, strabismus, hypoplastic teeth, poor oral hygiene, caries, oral candidiasis and thick, sticky saliva. This case is reported to underline the importance of the oral and dental problems of these patients. Caries and oral candidiasis are correlated with the reduced secretion of saliva and with poor oral hygiene. The role of paediatric dentistry is considered to be necessary for the prevention of oral complications of this syndrome.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Periodontal Diseases
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Prader-Willi Syndrome
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Xerostomia
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Dental Enamel Hypoplasia
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Microstomia
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Female
/
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Eur J Paediatr Dent
Journal subject:
ODONTOLOGIA
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PEDIATRIA
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Italy