title: Oro-facio-dental findings of rubinstein-taybi syndrome as a useful diagnostic feature.
abstract: Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome (RTS) is a rare multiple congenital syndrome characterized by distinctive facial features, mental and growth retardation, broad thumbs and great toes. This case report describes the oro-dental manifestations, as well as, orthodontic evaluation of a 9-year-old male patient who had RTS. The remarkable oro-dental features were talon-like cingulum on maxillary central incisors, unerupted supernumerary teeth. Cone-beam computerized tomography was taken in order to identify his skeletal anomalies, bilateral cross-bite and a narrow maxilla were diagnosed. Dental treatments were completed under i.v sedation due to the patient's inability to cooperate during dental treatment. Perioparetive and postoperative courses were uneventful. Following dental treatments, orthodontic therapy was initiated with a fixed rapid maxillary expansion appliance.
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Baskent University Faculty of Dentistry , Ankara, Turkey .
authors.forename: R Ebru
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Tirali
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Baskent University Faculty of Dentistry , Ankara, Turkey .
authors.forename: Cagla
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Sar
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Baskent University Faculty of Dentistry , Ankara, Turkey .
authors.forename: S Burcak
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Cehreli
keywords: Oro-facio-dental findings; Rubinstein Taybi Syndrome