title: Marble Bone Disease: A Rare Bone Disorder.
abstract: Osteopetrosis, or marble bone disease, is a rare skeletal disorder due to a defective function of the osteoclasts. This defect renders bones more susceptible to osteomyelitis due to decreased vascularity. This disorder is inherited as autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive. Healthcare professionals should urge these patients to maintain their oral health as well as general health, as this condition makes these patients more susceptible to frequent infections and fractures. This case report emphasizes the signs and symptoms of marble bone disease and presents clinical and radiographic findings.
authors.affiliation: Prosthodontics, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital.
authors.forename: Eswaran
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Arumugam
authors.affiliation: Oral Medicine and Radiology, Siva Multi Speciality Dental Clinic.
authors.forename: Maheswari
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Harinathbabu
authors.affiliation: Prosthodontics, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital.
authors.forename: Ranjani
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Thillaigovindan
authors.affiliation: Prosthodontics, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital.
authors.forename: Geetha
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Prabhu
keywords: autosomal recessive; dense sclerotic bone; marble bone disease; osteopetrosis