Oral manifestations of systemic scleroderma: case report

Systemic scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disease that may harm oral tissues. Its main oral manifestations are increased width of the periodontal space, limited chewing, and difficulty in the repair process. A 10-year-old female patient with heart disease and clinical signs of systemic scleroderma sought dental care with complaints of limited chewing and gingival bleeding. The patient has periodic follow-ups in several medical specialties and is on regular drug treatment. Oral examination showed gingival hyperplasia, swelling and suppuration, early tooth loss, periodontal pockets, calculus, dark stains on molars, narrow palate, and caries.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research