Year :
2021
| Month :
October
| Volume :
15
| Issue :
10
| Page :
ZD12 - ZD14
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Progressive Systemic Sclerosis and its Dental Implications: A Case Report
Published: October 1, 2021 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2021/49445.15482
Gor Vani Udaybhai, Harshitha Erraguntala, M Swarna Maithreai, G Navya Reddy, Kiran Kumar Sadula
1. Lecturer, Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College and Hospital, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat, India.
2. Intern, Department of Dentistry, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
3. Intern, Department of Dentistry, Gsl Dental College and Hospital, Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, India.
4. Intern, Department of Dentistry, Mnr Dental College and Hospital, Sangareddy, Telangana, India.
5. Junior Consultant, Department of Dental, Smile Time Dental, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Correspondence Address :
Dr. Gor Vani Udaybhai,
Lecturer, Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College and Hospital, Sankalchand Patel
University, Visnagar, Sankalchand Patel Vidyadham, Visnagar, Gujarat, India.
E-mail: vanigor96@gmail.com
Abstract
Scleroderma is a complex autoimmune rheumatic disease characterised by the widespread fibrosis of skin and visceral organs, dysregulation of immune system and vasculopathy. The aetiology of this disease remains unknown till now. It is known to exist in two forms namely localised and generalised/progressive. It is known to affect females more commonly than males, and also shows a wide range of oral and paraoral manifestations including xerostomia, periodontal disease, restricted mouth opening, burning mouth syndrome, dysphagia, gastroesophageal reflux. Here, authors presents a case of 76-year-old female patient presented with the chief complaint of dry mouth, restricted mouth opening, burning sensation in mouth and reduced taste perception for the past seven years. On the basis of gastrointestinal disorder, Raynaud’s phenomenon, fish mouth appearance and various other extraoral and intraoral features a diagnosis of Progressive Systemic Sclerosis (PSS) was made. The present case also emphasised upon the crucial role of a general dentist in diagnosing such rare systemic diseases. This disease is known to carry a significant burden in the form of pain and disability which potentially limits the proper functioning of major internal organs and results in various life limiting complications. Thus, early diagnosis with appropriate investigations followed by specialist and multidisciplinary approach to treatment, is the key for the successful management of disease.
Keywords
Connective tissue disease, Fibrosis, Reduced mouth opening, Scleroderma, Xerostomia
10.7860/JCDR/2021/49445.15482
Date of Submission: Mar 16, 2021
Date of Peer Review: May 05, 2021
Date of Acceptance: Aug 17, 2021
Date of Publishing: Oct 01, 2021
AUTHOR DECLARATION:
• Financial or Other Competing Interests: None
• Was informed consent obtained from the subjects involved in the study? Yes
• For any images presented appropriate consent has been obtained from the subjects. Yes
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