title: Esthetic overdenture for a patient with possible Seckel syndrome.
abstract: This is a case report of a 21-year-old with possible Seckel syndrome (bird-headed dwarfism), micrognathia, microdontia, severe bony undercuts, and periodontal disease who sought treatment at a university dental clinic. Treatment included extractions, periodontal therapy, retention of premolars with sealants, and overdentures with resilient soft liners. A limited review of Seckel syndrome literature is included. The modification of existing dental materials and procedures required for successful functional and esthetic results are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, Alton 62002, USA.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Nihill
authors.forename: L Y
authors.initials: LY
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.forename: L B
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Salzmann
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Stevens
mesh_terms: D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000328:Adult; D003779:Denture Design / Q000379:methods*; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D004392:Dwarfism / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008334:Mandible; D013577:Syndrome