Osteopetrosis of the jaws.
Osteopetrosis is a rare hereditary condition characterized by increased bone density. The jaws, bones, and teeth invariably are affected and the osteopetrosis is directly proportional with the severity of the disease. This article describes a clinical case of osteopetrosis and reviews the clinicopathologic, radiographic, and treatment features.
Pereira Filho
Valfrido A
VA
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Odontology of Araraquara-University of State of Sao Paulo, Araraquara-Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Chaves
Marcelo D
MD
Vieira
Eduardo H
EH
Gabrieli
Marisa A
MA
Gabrieli
Mario F
MF
Coletta
Ricardo D
RD
Vargas
Pablo A
PA
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