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Home Myotonic dystrophy and craniofacial morphology: clinical and instrumental study

Myotonic dystrophy and craniofacial morphology: clinical and instrumental study

Authors:

  • M. Portelli
    University of Messina, Department of Orthodontic and Paediatric Dentistry A.O.U. 'G. Martino', Messina (Italy)
  • G. Matarese
    University of Messina, Department of Orthodontic and Paediatric Dentistry A.O.U. 'G. Martino', Messina (Italy)
  • A. Militi
    University of Messina, Department of Orthodontic and Paediatric Dentistry A.O.U. 'G. Martino', Messina (Italy)
  • R. Nucera
    University of Messina, Department of Orthodontic and Paediatric Dentistry A.O.U. 'G. Martino', Messina (Italy)
  • G. Triolo
    University of Messina, Department of Orthodontic and Paediatric Dentistry A.O.U. 'G. Martino', Messina (Italy)
  • G. Cordasco
    University of Messina, Department of Orthodontic and Paediatric Dentistry A.O.U. 'G. Martino', Messina (Italy)

ABSTRACT


Aim

The aim of this study is to assess if, and to what extent, myotonic dystrophy can affect the craniofacial growth
pattern.

Methods

The research was conducted on a sample of 27 patients with Steinert's myotonic
dystrophy (study group). Each subject underwent a clinical examination with impression-taking and intra- and extraoral
photographs. A latero-lateral projection teleradiography in the mirror position was also taken and a cephalometric
examination was performed. The assessed values were compared with those obtained from a group of healthy subjects
(control group).

Results

Statistical analysis of the data obtained from the myotonic patients who developed the disease
during the growth phase revealed alterations in the transversal plane and, to an even greater extent, the vertical one, with a
high frequency of anterior open bite. Discussion and conclusions Regarding the pathogenesis of these types of skeletal
dysplasias, the authors hypothesise a posterior rotation growth pattern, resulting from gravitational force prevailing over the
deficit of the elevator muscles.

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Publication date:

March /2009

Keywords:

craniofacial growth, myotonic dystrophy, orofacial musculature

Issue:

Vol.10 – n.1/2009

Page:

19 – 22

Publisher:

Ariesdue

Cite:


Harvard: M. Portelli, G. Matarese, A. Militi, R. Nucera, G. Triolo, G. Cordasco (2009) "Myotonic dystrophy and craniofacial morphology: clinical and instrumental study", European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 10(1), pp19-22. doi:
Vancouver: M. Portelli, G. Matarese, A. Militi, R. Nucera, G. Triolo, G. Cordasco. Myotonic dystrophy and craniofacial morphology: clinical and instrumental study. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry [Internet]. 2009Mar.1 [cited 2023Mar.23];10(1):19-22. Available from: https://www.ejpd.eu/abstract-pubmed/myotonic-dystrophy-and-craniofacial-morphology-clinical-and-instrumental-study/
MLA: M. Portelli, G. Matarese, A. Militi, R. Nucera, G. Triolo, G. Cordasco Myotonic dystrophy and craniofacial morphology: clinical and instrumental study. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. 2009;10(1):19-22

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