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Root resorptions in a patient with hemifacial atrophy
1Department of Periodontics, The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio.
Journal of Endodontics
|June 1, 1994
Summary
Parry-Romberg syndrome, or hemifacial atrophy, can cause tooth root resorption. This rare condition affects facial and oral structures, potentially leading to additional dental complications.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Medical Genetics
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Background:
- Hemifacial atrophy, also known as Parry-Romberg syndrome, is a rare condition affecting facial development.
- Existing literature details its impact on facial and oral structures, but its etiology is unknown.
- Previously documented dental anomalies include delayed eruption, abnormal root morphology, and malocclusion.
Observation:
- This report details the orofacial changes in a 22-year-old woman with hemifacial atrophy.
- Root resorption was observed in both the maxilla and mandible.
- These areas exhibited the most severe dental malformations associated with the condition.
Findings:
- Root resorption is identified as a potential complication of hemifacial atrophy.
- This finding expands the known spectrum of dental anomalies associated with Parry-Romberg syndrome.
- The concurrent occurrence in affected maxilla and mandible regions suggests a direct link.
Implications:
- Recognizing root resorption as a complication aids in comprehensive patient management.
- Further research into the etiology of hemifacial atrophy may elucidate the mechanisms behind root resorption.
- This highlights the importance of thorough dental evaluations in patients with Parry-Romberg syndrome.