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The European Journal of Orthodontics 1987 9(1):160-164; doi:10.1093/ejo/9.1.160
© 1987 by European Orthodontic Society
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The stomatognathic system in myotonic dystrophy

E. Gazit, N. Bornstein, M. Lieberman, V. Serfaty, M. Gross and A. D. Korczyn

Tel Aviv University and Medical Centre Tel Aviv

Dr Esther Gazit Department of Occlusion The Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine Tel Aviv University Tel Aviv 69978, Israel

Patients with myotonic dystrophy have a unique facial appearance. In order to contribute to the characterization of this phenomenon, we have analysed clinical and radiographic parameters in 24 patients and compared the morphologic and functional aspects of the stomatognathic system with those of a control group. Significant findings were: greatly reduced strength of the orbicularis oris muscle; excessive interocclusal distance; increased face height and depth of palatal vault; narrow maxillary arch; increased percentage of crossbite, open bite, tongue thrust and mouth breathing; smaller maximum mandibular opening; and lack of retrusive movement from the maximum intercuspation.


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