Möbius Syndrome: A Case with Oral Involvement

Möbius syndrome is a rare congenital condition that is characterized clinically by paralysis of a group of cranial nerves. It presents diverse manifestations that can have negative repercussions on the quality of life of affected individuals. This article presents a clinical case of a child with the...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal 2008-05, Vol.45 (3), p.319-324
Hauptverfasser: Scarpelli, Ana Carolina, Vertchenko, Tatiana Brener, Resende, Vera Lucia Silva, Castilho, Lia Silva, Paiva, Saul Martins, Pordeus, Isabela Almeida
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Zusammenfassung:Möbius syndrome is a rare congenital condition that is characterized clinically by paralysis of a group of cranial nerves. It presents diverse manifestations that can have negative repercussions on the quality of life of affected individuals. This article presents a clinical case of a child with the syndrome and addressed the clinical manifestations and difficulties experienced during dental treatment. Knowledge of the etiopathological aspects and clinical manifestations of the condition is essential to perfecting treatments that aim to improve the quality of life of such individuals and their families.
ISSN:1055-6656
1545-1569
DOI:10.1597/07-084