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Hemangioma, Cavernous/diagnosis , Mandibular Neoplasms/diagnosis , Terminology as Topic , Adolescent , Angiography, Digital Subtraction , Biopsy , Diagnosis, Differential , Embolization, Therapeutic , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Mandible/blood supply , Mandibular Diseases/diagnosis , Radiography, Panoramic , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Vascular Malformations/diagnosisABSTRACT
Hallermann-Streiff syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by craniofacial malformations, sparse hair, eye abnormalities, dental defects, degenerative skin changes, and short stature. The syndrome has many implications for dental treatment. Patients typically present with multiple missing and poorly formed teeth. The purpose of this case report is to discuss the overall management of a patient with Hallermann-Streiff syndrome by oral maxillofacial surgery, orthodontic treatment, and prosthodontic reconstruction.
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Dental Implants , Hallermann's Syndrome/complications , Mouth Rehabilitation , Anodontia/therapy , Dental Implantation, Endosseous/methods , Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported , Denture Design , Denture, Partial, Fixed , Humans , Male , Maxilla/abnormalities , Maxilla/surgery , Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures/instrumentation , Orthodontics, Corrective , Osteotomy, Le Fort/methods , Palatal Expansion Technique , Retrognathia/therapy , Tooth Abnormalities/therapy , Young AdultABSTRACT
The most frequent openings of the maxilla result from cleft palates or tumors that require either partial or total surgical removal of the palate. Intraoral defects in the maxilla can cause an opening into the nasopharynx complex. Cleft palates or surgically removed tumors can have a devastating effect on a patient's appearance and speech. Obturators allow patients to eat and drink without fear of food or drink entering the oronasal and/or oroantral cavities during mastication. This article reviews the three clinical situations in which obturators are used to correct intraoral defects and discusses a clinical case that was treated successfully by using an obturator. An alternative method for fabricating a hollow bulb obturator also is discussed.
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Dental Prosthesis Design , Palatal Obturators , Acrylic Resins/chemistry , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/surgery , Dental Casting Technique , Dental Materials/chemistry , Denture Bases , Denture Design , Denture Liners , Denture, Complete, Upper , Female , Humans , Maxillary Neoplasms/surgery , Middle Aged , Orbit/surgery , Oroantral Fistula/rehabilitationABSTRACT
The average age of patients seeking dental care is increasing. Presented here is an example of the challenges dentists will face in treating an older patient population. With the correct equipment, management of prosthodontic problems is within the scope of all dentists.
