Abstract

HERNANDEZ ARENAS, Y; MONTALVO ACOSTA, S  and  DIAZ CABALLERO, A. Bucal considerations in the treatment of patients with scleroderma: Report of two cases. Rev. argent. dermatol. [online]. 2017, vol.98, n.1, pp.42-45. ISSN 1851-300X.

Scleroderma belongs to a group of autoimmune connective tissue diseases that causes inflammation, vascular dysfunction and excessive fibrosis of the connective tissue supporting the skin and visceral organs. A level oral conditions such as xerostomia, microstomia, caries and periodontal disease are evident. Dental treatment requires a comprehensive management by professionals who understand oral pathologies and permanent characteristic symptoms of systemic disease. The aim of this paper is to present two cases of scleroderma highlighting present oral manifestations.

Keywords : scleroderma systemic; scleroderma localized; oral manifestation; microstomia; periodontitis.