A review and dental management of persons with craniosynostosis anomalies

Spec Care Dentist. 2008 May-Jun;28(3):96-100. doi: 10.1111/j.1754-4505.2008.00019.x.

Abstract

Individuals with craniofacial deformities have a higher risk of developing oral diseases. This article discusses craniosynostosis and its oral problems. Dental treatment protocols based on general, facial, oral, and psychological aspects are offered.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Craniofacial Abnormalities* / complications
  • Craniosynostoses* / surgery
  • Dental Care for Chronically Ill*
  • Dental Caries / therapy
  • Guidelines as Topic
  • Humans
  • Malocclusion / etiology
  • Malocclusion / therapy
  • Tooth Abnormalities / etiology