Open AccessOral Manifestations of Hypothyroidism: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Rupesh Gupta,
Kashish Goel,
Jitender Solanki,
Saurabh Gupta
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2014/8905.4379
Subject(s) - macroglossia , medicine , malocclusion , pediatrics , thyroid disease , dentistry , thyroid , tongue , endocrinology , pathology
Hypothyroidism can be due to thyroid failure (primary hypothyroidism) or pituitary or hypothalamic disease (secondary hypothyroidism). A 20-year-old female patient reported with a complaint of the presence of milk teeth in mouth since 10-12 years. Intraorally, multiple retained decidious and missing permanent teeth were present. Macroglossia was evident. Skeletal and dental malocclusion (class II) secondary to hypothyroidism was the clinical diagnosis. A comprehensive treatment plan was formulated. We present this case so as to make the oral health professionals aware of this condition efficiently.