Author/Authors :
Celakil, Tamer Department of Prosthodontics - Faculty of Dentistry - Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey , Dogan, Merve Department of Prosthodontics - Faculty of Dentistry - Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey , Gokcen Rohlig, Bilge Department of Prosthodontics - Faculty of Dentistry - Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey , Evlioglu, Gulumser Department of Prosthodontics - Faculty of Dentistry - Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey , Keskin, Haluk Department of Prosthodontics - Faculty of Dentistry - Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
Abstract :
Osteopetrosis is a congenital disorder characterized by increasing osteoclastic function resulting in osteomyelitis in the jaws.
Orofacial findings in osteopetrosis patients are unerupted, malformed, or delayed teeth and many dental caries due to vulnerable
enamel and dentin and osteomyelitis. Many reports have described that maxilla is an uncommon site of occurrence for osteomyelitis
due to cortical bone morphology and collateral circulation. This report aims to discuss clinical features and prosthodontic
management of a patient with clinical features of adult form of osteopetrosis and osteomyelitis in both jaws. The patient has
reported better masticatory and speech efficiency with removable dentures in maxillary and mandibular jaw and also self-esteem
improvement and family interaction.
