SCISSOR BITE CORRECTION IN PATIENTS WITH WILLAMS SYNDROME: A CASE REPORT

Williams Syndrome 환자에서의 scissor bite correction: 증례보고

Williams syndrome(WS) is a congenital disorder caused by a deletion of the Elastin gene and other contiguous genes at chromosome 7. Patients with WS are at a high risk of dental caries, and they also have a higher frequency of dental malocclusion compared to normal children. Malocclusion occurs in 85% of individuals with WS, which results from combined causes, such as tongue thrust, hypotonia, and connective tissue abnormality. An 11 year-old girl with WS presented scissor bite on the lower right second premolar and the first molar, and she complained of difficulty in chewing. Active lingual arch was used instead of removable appliance, considering the patient's cooperation ability. Unilateral posterior scissor bite was corrected in 7 months. Although patients with WS are sociable and friendly, dental treatment can be a fearful experience for them. Efforts to build rapport with the patients with WS resulted in improved relationship between the doctor and patient, and desired outcome of dental treatment was achieved with patient's improved cooperation.

11세 여환이 저작시 불편감을 주소로 내원하여 임상 구강 검사 결과 하악 우측 구치부의 scissor bite이 관찰되었다. 내원 당시 환아는 치과 치료에 대한 두려움과 거부감을 나 타냈고 이에 1년 동안 정기 검진을 하여 환자와의 신뢰관계를 형성 후 교정치료가 가능하였다. Williams Syndrome 환자의 경우 사교적이며 친밀한 성격임에도 치과종사자나 치과 치료에 대한 두려움을 가질 수 있어 치료를 시작하기 전 환자와 치과 종사자간의 관계 형성을 통한 신뢰를 획득함으로 더 나은 질의 치료를 시행할 수 있을 것이다.