title: Review of orofacial considerations of systemic sclerosis or scleroderma with report of analysis of 3 cases.
abstract: Scleroderma (skleros; hard, and derma; skin), is currently known as systemic sclerosis due to its progressive nature and widespread tissue involvement. It is a rare connective tissue disorder with a wide range of oral manifestations. Thickening of the skin is the hallmark of the disease. The patient education for self-care and multidisciplinary approach would be needed to manage the condition. The article presents the review of orofacial considerations in scleroderma with a report of analysis of orofacial manifestations 3 cases.
authors: Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, SP Dental College and Hospital, DMIMS University, Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
authors: Arati
authors: A
authors: Panchbhai
authors: Department of Oral Pathology, HSRSM, Hingoli, Maharashtra, India.
authors: Sangita
authors: S
authors: Pawar
authors: Department of Oral Pathology, HSRSM, Hingoli, Maharashtra, India.
authors: Anuradha
authors: A
authors: Barad
authors: Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, SP Dental College, Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
authors: Zamzam
authors: Z
authors: Kazi
keywords: Connective tissue disorders; reduced mouth opening; scleroderma; widened periodontal ligament space