Open AccessLinking Dentistry and Chronic Inflammatory Autoimmune Diseases – Can Oral and Jawbone Stressors Affect Systemic Symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis? A Case Report
Author(s) -
Fabian Schick,
Johann Lechner,
Florian Notter
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
international medical case reports journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.198
H-Index - 11
ISSN - 1179-142X
DOI - 10.2147/imcrj.s367434
Subject(s) - medicine , densitometry , atopic dermatitis , dental alveolus , osteopenia , dentistry , pathology , osteoporosis , dermatology , bone mineral
This case report demonstrates the value of ultrasound measurements, and immunological and toxicological diagnostics in addition to current x-ray imaging procedures to diagnose hidden oral and maxillofacial infections. Using a clear scheme shows the procedure of the authors' steps. The positive impact on the patient's dermatological clinical picture is shown. Functional regeneration using metal-free ceramic implants and autologous bone augmentation is demonstrated. After a healing period, a postoperative control took place.