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KMID : 1144020110070020119
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Journal of Korean Association for Disability and Oral Health
2011 Volume.7 No. 2 p.119 ~ p.122
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DENTAL TREATMENT OF THE PATIENT WITH ACHONDROPLASIA UNDER GENERAL ANESTHESIA
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Jeon Eun-Kyung
Lee Sang-Hoon
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Abstract
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Achondroplasia is one of the most common types of dwarfism and is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. Clinical features of achondroplasia include disproportionate short stature with normal trunk length, shortening of the extremities, bowing of the lower extremities, short stubby trident hands, spinal stenosis and lumbar lordosis. Characteristic craniofacial features include macrocephaly, prominent forehead, depressed nasal bridge, maxillary hypoplasia, otolaryngeal system dysfunction, and foramen magnum stenosis. These characteristics may lead to number of complications including hydrocephalus, apnea, upper-airway obstruction, otitis media, sinusitis and dental malocclusion. Apart from these features, the affected children have good general health and normal intelligence. Dentists should be aware of the clinical characteristics of achondroplasia and the complications that may arise as a result of this disorder. This case report is to present dental treatment of a patient with achondroplasia under general anesthesia and discuss special considerations.
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KEYWORD
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Achondroplasia, Dental caries, General anesthesia
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