Mandibular deformity associated with Paget's disease. Case report
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Published on: March 7, 2014
D W Thomas1, R J Tate, J P Shepherd
1Department of Oral Surgery, Medicine and Pathology, University of Wales College of Medicine, Dental School, Cardiff.
Abstract:
Paget's disease (osteitis deformans) and osteoporosis represent the commonest systemic bone disorders. Clinically Paget's disease may be mono-, or polyostotic, and is characterized by excessive and disorganized formation and resorption of bone. It may affect any of the facial bones, most notably the skull and the jaws. A case is described in which the only symptomatic manifestation of Paget's disease was mandibular prognathism. The pathogenesis, aetiology, and management are discussed.
