Oral management of Marfan syndrome: an overview and case report.
Marfan syndrome is an autosomal-dominant genetic disorder that affects connective tissues. Diagnosis is based on genetic history as well as major and minor clinical criteria. This article presents a case of Marfan syndrome, emphasizing the clinical manifestations of the disease, and provides an overview of oral management. Knowledge of the etiopathologic and clinical aspects of this condition is essential to providing dental treatment aimed at improving the quality of life of affected individuals.
Esdras Campos
EC
França
Lucas Guimarães
LG
Abreu
Saul Martins
SM
Paiva
Alexandre Fortes
AF
Drummond
Maria Esperanza
ME
Cortes
D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008382:Marfan Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets; D010159:Palate / Q000002:abnormalities
Marfan syndrome; case report; oral manifestations