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Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology
Published on: August 22, 2022
Oral and dental abnormalities in Barber-Say syndrome
Fabiana Martins1, Karem Lopez Ortega, Cybelle Hiraoka
1Department of Oral Pathology, Special Care Dentistry Center, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Abstract:
A previously unreported case of Barber-Say syndrome is described with special attention to dental manifestations. A 7-year-old female with multiple congenital anomalies such mammary gland hypoplasia, hypertrichosis, ectropion, and redundant skin was seen at the School of Dentistry of the University of São Paulo. Oral examination revealed macrostomia, broad alveolar ridges, gingival fibromatosis, taurodontism, delayed tooth eruption, and malocclusion. Dental treatment included gingivoplasty and orthodontic treatment.
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