Esthetic overdenture for a patient with possible Seckel syndrome

This is a case report of a 21-year-old with possible Seckel syndrome (bird-headed dwarfism), micrognathia, microdontia, severe bony undercuts, and periodontal disease who sought treatment at a university dental clinic. Treatment included extractions, periodontal therapy, retention of premolars with...

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Published in:	Special care in dentistry Vol. 16; no. 5; p. 210
Main Authors:	Nihill, P, Lin, L Y, Salzmann, L B, Stevens, S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-09-1996
Subjects:	Abnormalities, Multiple - diagnosis Adult Denture Design - methods Denture, Overlay Dwarfism - complications Dwarfism - diagnosis Esthetics, Dental Female Humans Jaw, Edentulous, Partially - etiology Jaw, Edentulous, Partially - rehabilitation Mandible Syndrome
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Summary:	This is a case report of a 21-year-old with possible Seckel syndrome (bird-headed dwarfism), micrognathia, microdontia, severe bony undercuts, and periodontal disease who sought treatment at a university dental clinic. Treatment included extractions, periodontal therapy, retention of premolars with sealants, and overdentures with resilient soft liners. A limited review of Seckel syndrome literature is included. The modification of existing dental materials and procedures required for successful functional and esthetic results are discussed.
ISSN:	0275-1879
DOI:	10.1111/j.1754-4505.1996.tb00862.x