Oral Rehabilitation in Neurofibromatosis Type 1- A Six Year Follow-Up Case Report
Open Access
- 29 January 2021
- journal article
- Published by Informatics Publishing Limited in International Journal of Medical and Dental Sciences
- Vol. 10 (1), 1956-1960
- https://doi.org/10.18311/ijmds/2021/26284
Abstract
Neurofibromatosis is an autosomal dominant disorder that affects the bone, the nervous system, soft-tissue, and the skin. The expressivity of the disease is extremely variable, with manifestations ranging from mild lesions to several complications and functional impairment. The penetrance, otherwise, is 100%. Approximately 72% of Neurofibromatosis Type1 patients present with oral manifestations. These patients have an estimated 3-15% additional risk of malignant disease in their life-time. The following report presents a 32 year old lady diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 in childhood who presented to department with complain of bleeding gums. Radiograph showed shallow sigmoid notch on left side, obtuse and thinned out left angle of mandible which are some additional features. A multidisciplinary approach of dental and medical specialties was taken here for oral rehabilitation and to manage and treat periodontal manifestations and other oral complaints. Case was followed for more than 6 years. Neurofibromatosis has no cure hence when such patients report to dental professionals it is up to them to act as primary care giver and instill positive frame of mind to help reduce stressful life events.Keywords
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