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Management of patient with acrometageria for routine dental treatment: A case report
Author(s) -
Young Andrew S.,
Cooke Matthew R.,
Taiclet Lynne M.
Publication year - 2015
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/scd.12127
Subject(s) - medicine , sedation , autism spectrum disorder , dental care , population , intellectual disability , dentistry , pediatrics , autism , psychiatry , surgery , environmental health
The population of special needs patients in dental offices is growing. Therefore, the demand for well‐trained, educated practitioners must increase to fit the need. Conditions such as intellectual developmental disorder, Down syndrome, and autism spectrum disorder are more readily encountered in dental settings. However, it is equally appropriate to identify management techniques for patients with less common conditions. A case is reported in which a 38‐year‐old Caucasian male with a history significant for acrometageria and associated signs of Mallampati Class IV, micrognathia, decreased mouth opening, decreased thyromental distance, and decreased cervical range of motion presented for routine dental treatment under intravenous sedation. Providers should recognize appropriate management techniques to safely and effectively care for a wide patient demographic.