title: Scleroderma in pediatric patients.
abstract: Two cases of scleroderma are reported. Manifestations of the disease in the head-and-neck region present problems unique to dentistry. Patients should be placed on a preventive prophylaxis schedule--a professional cleaning every three months.
authors: Pediatric Dentistry Department, Howard University, College of Dentistry, Washington, D.C.
authors: R A
authors: RA
authors: Anderson
authors: T
authors: T
authors: Ewell-Jackson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss; D002648:Child; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012595:Scleroderma, Systemic; D014060:Tongue Diseases