@article{article_111727, title={Scleroderma : a case report}, journal={Journal of Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry}, volume={49}, pages={31–34}, year={2015}, DOI={10.17096/jiufd.68058}, author={Altan, Gülay and Köse, Taha and Erdem, Tamer and Özcan, İlknur}, keywords={Scleroderma; bone resorpion; lamina dura}, abstract={<p>Scleroderma is an autoimmune connective tissue <br />disorder which is characterized by fibrosis of visceral <br />organs, skin and blood vessels. This condition can <br />be localized or systemic. Its estimated prevalence <br />is 250 cases in a million and it is more common in <br />women than in men. Resorption of the mandibular <br />angle and coronoid process can be observed in <br />patients with scleroderma. Pressure of fibrous <br />mucocutaneous tissues is thought to be the cause of <br />the resorption. Decreased number of wrinkles due <br />to sclerosis and distinct facial features because of <br />the atrophy of ala nasi are among common clinical <br />characteristics of this condition. The aim of this case <br />report is to present a 40-year-old female patient with <br />scleroderma who presented with signs of resorption <br />at the angle of mandible, coronoid process, as well <br />as widening of the periodontal space. </p>}, number={2}, publisher={Istanbul University}