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Marfan syndrome: a case report

Rajendran Ganesh1, Rajendran Vijayakumar, Haridoss Selvakumar

  • 1Department of Pedodontics, SRM Dental College, SRM University, Chennai 600078, India.

Case Reports in Dentistry
|January 11, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Marfan syndrome, a genetic connective tissue disorder, can present with oral manifestations. Dental treatment under general anesthesia was successful, with restorations remaining intact and showing no secondary caries after one month.

Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Connective Tissue Disorders
  • Pediatric Dentistry

Background:

  • Marfan syndrome is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder affecting connective tissue.
  • It impacts multiple organ systems, including skeletal, ocular, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems.
  • Oral manifestations in Marfan syndrome are less commonly reported.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of Marfan syndrome with significant oral findings.
  • To describe the dental management of a child with Marfan syndrome.
  • To evaluate the outcome of dental restorations in this patient.

Main Methods:

  • A case report detailing a child diagnosed with Marfan syndrome.
  • Dental treatment performed under general anesthesia.
  • Clinical examination and radiographic assessment at one-month follow-up.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with specific dental problems requiring intervention.
  • Stainless steel crowns were placed as restorations.
  • One-month follow-up confirmed the integrity of the restorations and absence of secondary caries.

Conclusions:

  • Marfan syndrome can manifest with oral health issues requiring specialized dental care.
  • Successful dental management is achievable in affected children.
  • Proactive dental treatment can lead to positive long-term outcomes for oral health in Marfan syndrome patients.

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