Achondroplasia: craniofacial manifestations and considerations in dental management

Achondroplasia is the most common form of skeletal dysplasia dwarfism that manifests with stunted stature and disproportionate limb shortening. Achondroplasia is of dental interest because of its characteristic craniofacial features which include relative macrocephaly, depressed nasal bridge and maxillary hypoplasia. Presence of large head, implanted shunt, airway obstruction and difficulty in head control require special precautions during dental management. Craniofacial manifestations and considerations in dental management are presented in 11-year-old female patient with achondroplasia

Facial and dental manifestations of williams syndrome: case report

Williams syndrome is a rare genetic syndrome with distinctive craniofacial features, cardiovascular abnormalities, and behavior characteristics including mental retardation. This case report describes the facio-dental characteristics in a case of Williams syndrome and discusses the problems that may confront the dentists while treating children with Williams syndrome