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Scleroderma: a case report of possible cause of restricted movement of the temporomandibular joint with effects on facial development

  • Patrizia Defabianis1,*,

1Department of Odontostomatology, St. John the Baptiste Hospital, University of Torino, Italy.

DOI: 10.17796/jcpd.28.1.607q556111778521 Vol.28,Issue 1,September 2003 pp.33-38

Published: 01 September 2003

*Corresponding Author(s): Patrizia Defabianis E-mail: patrizia.defabianis@virgilio.it

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Abstract

Scleroderma is a rare abnormality in which fibrosis of the skin, subcutaneous tissues and muscle may occur. All forms of scleroderma are rare in childhood: the most common form is localized scleroderma. Localized scleroderma is often benign, but may cause significant deformity, if it occurs on the face or extends across joint surfaces. Structural changes may occur in the osseous tissue and result in mandibular joint restriction (pseudoankylosis) and facial and occlusal disharmonies. This article describes a case of facial linear scleroderma in a nine-year-old child and the treatment performed to minimize consequences on occlusion and face development.Available clinical data will be illustrated.

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Patrizia Defabianis. Scleroderma: a case report of possible cause of restricted movement of the temporomandibular joint with effects on facial development. Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry. 2003. 28(1);33-38.

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