Mandibular deformity associated with Paget's disease. Case report.
Paget's disease (osteitis deformans) and osteoporosis represent the commonest systemic bone disorders. Clinically Paget's disease may be mono-, or polyostotic, and is characterized by excessive and disorganized formation and resorption of bone. It may affect any of the facial bones, most notably the skull and the jaws. A case is described in which the only symptomatic manifestation of Paget's disease was mandibular prognathism. The pathogenesis, aetiology, and management are discussed.
Thomas
D W
DW
Department of Oral Surgery, Medicine and Pathology, University of Wales College of Medicine, Dental School, Cardiff.
Tate
R J
RJ
Shepherd
J P
JP
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000473:pathology; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010001:Osteitis Deformans / Q000473:pathology*; D011378:Prognathism / Q000473:pathology*