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Duchenne muscular dystrophy: a report of case
Author(s) -
PETTY TREY L.,
CRESPI PAUL
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
special care in dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.328
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 1754-4505
pISSN - 0275-1879
DOI - 10.1111/j.1754-4505.1987.tb00649.x
Subject(s) - medicine , duchenne muscular dystrophy , muscle contracture , contraindication , muscular dystrophy , disease , weakness , physical therapy , muscle weakness , neuromuscular disease , pediatrics , intensive care medicine , surgery , alternative medicine , pathology
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a debilitating disease that includes significant medically and physically disabling conditions that have an effect on the dental treatment of these patients. The dental treatment considerations for the patient with Duchenne muscular dystrophy include: the current status of the disease; the progressive nature of the disease; lack of ambulation; poor muscular control and muscle weakness; muscle contractures; respiratory and cardiac complications; relative contraindication of general anesthesia; and the oral health needs of the patient. In the case reported, these problems were considered and appropriate treatment modalities selected. With appropriate medical consultation and ample consideration of the patient's physically disabling conditions, dental therapy can be modified to provide a satisfactory level of oral health for the patient with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.