Review article

Progressive Systemic Sclerosis - Changes in the Orofacial Region

Berislav Perić ; Zavod za oralnu kirurgiju Stomatološkog fakulteta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Jakša Radoš ; Klinika za kožne i spolne bolesti, KBC Zagreb Salata 2, 10000 Zagreb, Hrvatska

Abstract

Progressive systemic sclerosis is a generalised disease which also manifests in the orofacial region. Among the first symptoms are Raynaud’s phenomena, tense skin, difficulty swallowing and radiologically visible loss of lamina dura. The dentist has an important role in the diagnostics and treatment of this disease.

Keywords

scleroderma; orofacial changes

Hrčak ID:

97624

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/97624

Publication date:

15.6.1999.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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