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Orthodontic management of a patient with Williams syndrome

From Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2009 | Pages 24-27

Authors

Sunil Hirani

BDS, BSc, FDS RCS(Eng), MSc, MOrth, FDS(Orth), BSc (Hons), BDS, MSc, FDSRCS(Eng), MOrthRCS(Eng), GCAP(KCL)

Consultant-trained Specialist in Orthodontics, Milton Keynes

Articles by Sunil Hirani

Jeremy Hodgkins

BDS, FDS RCS(Eng), DOrth RCS(Eng), MScD

Consultant Orthodontist, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth, UK

Articles by Jeremy Hodgkins

Abstract

Williams Syndrome is a rare genetic condition with numerous systemic and dental manifestations. This case report highlights the orthodontic management of a 13-year-old female with Williams Syndrome, who presented with hypodontia and other dental anomalies.

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