Abstract

“A CASE OF MICROGNATHIA, MICRODONTIA MICROSTOMIA AND CROWDING IN BILATERAL TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT ANKYLOSIS”

Dr. Arun Kumar. S. Bilodi, Dr. R. Sharada Dr Yogananda Dr M.R.Gangadhar

Abstract

Aim: The objective of present study is to report a case of micrognathiawith microdontia and crowding of teeth in a 19 years old adolescentmale. Place of Study: This case was studied in outpatient departmentof oral medicine, Dental College, Mahatma Gandhi Medical CollegeCampus, Puducherry. Period of Study: This case was studied duringMay - June 2012. Case Report : A 19 years old adolescent male bornto a non-consanguineous couple came with the history of difficulty inswallowing and unable to chew properly. He had difficulty inarticulation of speech. On examination, he had microstomia, crowdingof teeth in the lower jaw and microdontia associated with smallmandible with receding chin. His movement of the mandible was verymuch restricted. Discussion: This case is well compared and correlated with availableliterature. Conclusion : The present study on microdontia and micrognathia hasdevelopmental and dental significance. Hence it was studied and reported.

Keywords: Hypoplasia of mandible, small mandible, microdontia, single gene disorders.