Management of patients with myasthenia gravis who require maxillary dentures.
Some signs of myasthenia gravis can be clearly identified in the oral cavity. The patient with progressive neuromuscular impairment may seek consultation because of dysphagia, impaired mastication, and dysarthia. The dentist should understand the pathophysiology of the symptoms and treat the myasthenic patient accordingly.
D000368:Aged; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D003779:Denture Design; D003827:Denture, Complete, Upper / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology; D009157:Myasthenia Gravis / Q000503:physiopathology; D014831:Voice