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Atraumatic restorative technique: case report on dental management of a patient with Moebius syndrome

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dc.contributor.authorPradhan, A.
dc.contributor.authorGryst, M.
dc.date.issued2015
dc.description.abstractBackground: Clinical challenges associated with Moebius syndrome, a rare congenital neuromuscular disorder, include orofacial anomalies like microstomia, limited mouth opening and severe gag reflex. Methods: This case report presents the dental management of an anxious female with Moebius syndrome. For restorations, atraumatic restorative technique (ART), using glass ionomer cement was used with hand instruments. Results: All necessary dental treatment was completed in the dental chair, thus avoiding the need for a general anaesthetic, and associated complications with airway management due to orofacial abnormalities. Conclusions: ART is an appropriate technique for people with microstomia and/or limited mouth opening, such as those with Moebius syndrome. The application of ART can be extended to other special needs patients (people with physical and intellectual disabilities, extreme anxiety, needle phobia and the frail elderly in aged care facilities), where access or cooperation is difficult or limited.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityA. Pradhan, M. Gryst
dc.identifier.citationAustralian Dental Journal, 2015; 60(2):255-259
dc.identifier.doi10.1111/adj.12319
dc.identifier.issn0045-0421
dc.identifier.issn1834-7819
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/92368
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherWiley
dc.rights© 2015 Australian Dental Association
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1111/adj.12319
dc.subjectAtraumatic restorative technique; Moebius syndrome; orofacial anomalies; special needs
dc.titleAtraumatic restorative technique: case report on dental management of a patient with Moebius syndrome
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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