title: Clinical and radiographic maxillofacial features of pycnodysostosis.
abstract: The aim of this study was to review of the literature to determine the radiographic and clinical maxillofacial features of pycnodysostosis emphasizing the main aspects of interest to the dentist in order to make them fit for the proper treatment of this population. It is important to make the diagnosis as early as possible in order to plan the treatment more suitable to provide a better life's quality to the patients. The most frequent clinical maxillofacial features were: grooved palate, midfacial hypoplasia, mandibular hypoplasia and enamel hypoplasia. The most common radiographic maxillofacial features were: obtuse mandibular angle, frontal/parietal/occiptal bossing, open fontanels and sutures, multiple impacted teeth. The earlier diagnostic of pycnodysostosis has a fundamental role in general health of the patients. We consider that is very important that the dentist know recognize the radiographic and clinical maxillofacial features of pycnodysostosis, which allows correct treatment planning avoiding risks and ensuring better life's quality to the patients.
authors.affiliation: CIMA Research Group, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de La Frontera Temuco, Chile.
authors.forename: Nilton
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Alves
authors.affiliation: Doctoral Program in Morphological Sciences and CIMA Research Group, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de La Frontera Temuco, Chile ; Center of Research in Biomedical Sciences, Universidad Autónoma de Chile Temuco, Chile.
authors.forename: Mario
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cantín
keywords: Pycnodysostosis; maxillofacial abnormalities; radiography
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