Syndromes/Craniofacial Anomalies
Ezza Abdullah, BDS, Mclindent Pediatric Dentistry
student
NYU Langone
Cambridge, Maryland, United States
Found Salma, BDS, MS
A.T. Still University-Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health
Fouad S. Salama, BDS, MS (he/him/his)
Professor
A.T. Still University-Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health, St. Louis, MO
A.T. Still University-Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health, St. Louis, MO
Chandler, Arizona, United States
This case report details proper diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of a 12-year-old male patient with a known medical history of maxillary central incisor syndrome. Radiographic examination confirmed the presence of a single maxillary central incisor. First permanent molars showed signs of molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH). Maxillary arch showed severe constriction. The child has a short stature and decreased weight below the normal limits on growth charts; the child has normal hearing and vision abilities. Growth hormone analysis was done at age 3, and it revealed that the growth hormone for this child is just below the normal limits. Intra oral examination revealed a class II incisor relation, with a missing maxillary central incisor. The first permanent molars were treated with stainless steel crowns (SSCs). The severe constriction of the maxillary arch was treated by bonded rapid palatal expansion (screw) appliance. Follow-up showed improvement of the constriction of the maxillary arch.