Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-4 | Issue-01 | 8-13
Case Report
Oral Management of a Patient with Juvenile Hypophosphatasia: TenYear Follow-Up
Ben Brahim Meriam, Jomaa Nermine, Jemmali Badiaa
Published : Jan. 19, 2019
Abstract
Hypophosphatasia is a rare inherited metabolic disorder characterized by a deficiency of alkaline phosphatase activity. It
is characterized by a defect in bone and tooth mineralization. There are remarkable dental manifestations, mainly, the
premature loss of fully-rooted deciduous teeth and delayed eruption of permanent teeth. This clinical report describes the
oral management of a patient with juvenile hypophosphatasia, followed 10 years in the department of dentistry at the
Rabta Hospital-Tunis-Tunisia. Removable prostheses were made to establish an acceptable masticatory function, speech,
occlusion and aesthetics for the patient.