| Literature DB >> 11280356 |
M Peñarrocha1, J M Sanchis, J Rambla, M A Sánchez.
Abstract
Oromandibular dystonia with blepharospasm (also known as Brueghel's syndrome, Meige's syndrome, or idiopathic orofacial dystonia) is characterized by intense and involuntary spasms of the orofacial muscles, with a frequent loss of teeth and occlusal alterations that worsen the dystonic manifestations and cause mucosal lesions that can lead to complete edentulism. The history of a patient with oromandibular dystonia who was rehabilitated with mandibular overdentures supported by endosteal implants is presented. Oral rehabilitation with implant-supported overdentures improved the situation, despite serious problems with instability. Mandibular overdentures supported by endosteal implants were satisfactorily used to re-establish occlusion, ensuring prosthetic stability and improving the dynamics of the masticatory muscles.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 11280356
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants ISSN: 0882-2786 Impact factor: 2.804