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Rajendran Ganesh1, Rajendran Vijayakumar, Haridoss Selvakumar

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

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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.

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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.