Prosthetic treatment of a patient with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy: A clinical report

Guler A., Ceylan G., Ozkoc O., Aydiin M., Cengiz N.

JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY, cilt.90, sa.4, ss.321-324, 2003 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 90 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2003
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/s0022-3913(03)00469-4
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.321-324
  • Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy syndrome (FSHD) is a rare hereditary myopathy characterized by muscle atrophy and weakness, particularly in the face and upper arms. Patients may also exhibit dental malocclusions. This article presents the prosthodontic treatment for an 18-year old male with FSHD.