Open AccessReview of orofacial considerations of systemic sclerosis or scleroderma with report of analysis of 3 cases
Author(s) -
Arati Panchbhai,
Sangita C. Pawar,
Anuradha Barad,
Zamzam Kazi
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
indian journal of dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0975-962X
DOI - 10.4103/0975-962x.186702
Subject(s) - scleroderma (fungus) , medicine , connective tissue disorder , dermatology , connective tissue , thickening , connective tissue disease , systemic disease , progressive systemic sclerosis , disease , pathology , autoimmune disease , chemistry , polymer science , inoculation
Scleroderma (skleros; hard, and derma; skin), is currently known as systemic sclerosis due to its progressive nature and widespread tissue involvement. It is a rare connective tissue disorder with a wide range of oral manifestations. Thickening of the skin is the hallmark of the disease. The patient education for self-care and multidisciplinary approach would be needed to manage the condition. The article presents the review of orofacial considerations in scleroderma with a report of analysis of orofacial manifestations 3 cases.