Journal of the Korean Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 2007;34(4):666-671.
Published online November 30, 2007.
DENTAL MANAGEMENT OF A CHILD WITH WILLIAMS SYNDROME
Yekyung Shun
Dentistry, Ilsan Paik Hospital, Inje University 
윌리엄스 증후군 환아의 치과적 치험례
선예경
인제대학교 일산백병원 치과
Correspondence:  Yekyung Shun,  Tel: 82-31-910-7334, Fax: 82-31-910-7345, Email: yekyung@ilsanpaik.ac.kr
Abstract
Williams syndrome is a rare congenital disorder characterized by multiple anomalies involving the cardiovascular system, connective tissue, and the central nervous system resulting in mental retardation, distinctive facial features, and cardiovascular disease. It is also known to present typical oral manifestation including dental malformations, agenesis of teeth, and malocclusion. Impaction of a permanent tooth due to its deviant eruption path was observed in this case. The aim of this article is to report oral manifestation of a girl with Williams syndrome and the following dental treatment procedure.
Key Words: Williams syndrome, Congenital disorder, Oral manifestation


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