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OROFACIAL FINDINGS AND DENTAL MANAGEMENT OF WILLIAMS SYNDROME
Genetic Counseling (Geneva, Switzerland)
|February 9, 2016
Summary
Williams Syndrome patients often have oral abnormalities like high palate and diastema. Early dental intervention is crucial for managing these issues and improving patient quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Genetics
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Oral Medicine
Background:
- Williams Syndrome is a genetic disorder causing developmental and physical abnormalities.
- Oral health management in these patients requires specific attention due to unique challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess oral abnormalities in individuals with Williams Syndrome.
- To evaluate the dental management strategies employed for these patients.
Main Methods:
- Evaluated 15 patients (ages 3-20) with Williams Syndrome.
- Recorded oro-facial findings, plaque index, and DMFT/dmft scores.
- Utilized panoramic radiographs and intraoral/extraoral photographs.
Main Results:
- Mean DMFT score: 0.39 ± 0.12; Mean dmft score: 1.81 ± 0.39.
- Common findings: high palate (87%), diastema (60%), failure to thrive (60%), feeding difficulties (60%).
- Other findings included macroglossia, microdontia, and frenulum hyperplasia.
Conclusions:
- Dentists are vital in minimizing and preventing dental abnormalities in Williams Syndrome.
- Proactive dental care significantly improves the quality of life for these patients.
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