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Orofacial radiological manifestations of systemic sclerosis
P G Rout1, J Hamburger, A J Potts
1Unit of Oral Radiology, University of Birmingham School of Dentistry, St Chad's Queensway, UK.
Dento Maxillo Facial Radiology
|September 1, 1996
Abstract
Objective:
To ascertain the orofacial radiological manifestations of systemic sclerosis.
Methods:
Twenty-one patients with known systemic sclerosis underwent panoramic, and where appropriate periapical, radiography parotid sialography and a labial gland biopsy.
Results:
The prevalence of periodontal ligament space widening was 33%, bone resorption 9.5% and abnormal parotid gland sialographic findings 43%. Root resorption affected 4 (33%) of the 12 dentate patients.
Conclusions:
Orofacial radiological manifestations occur commonly in systemic sclerosis. Root resorption has not previously been reported.