Orotacial Changes in Progressive Systemic Sclerosis -Review of Literature & Report of a Case-

진행성 전신 경화증에서의 구강악안면변화 - 문헌고찰 및 증례보고 -

  • Kim, Eun-Kyung (Dept. of Oral Radiology, College of Dentistry Dankook University)
  • 김은경 (단국대학교 치과대학 치과방사선학교실)
  • Published : 1985.10.30

Abstract

A 29-year-old male patient was referred to Dept. of Dentistry due to halitosis and food impaction, who had been diagnosed as progressive systemic sclerosis at Dept. of Dermatology, SNUH. Oromaxillofacially lips were slightly thin, rigid and shiny. Pale gingiva and pinched nose were found also. Radiographically, uniform extreme widening of periodontal ligament space was found.

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