作者: L. R. Eversole , P. L. Jacobsen , C. E. Stone
DOI: 10.1902/JOP.1984.55.3.175
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摘要: Nineteen patients with systemic sclerosis, including two CREST syndrome variant, were clinically evaluated for oral and gingival manifestations of their disease. Subjectively, over 50% complained xerostomia, limited opening, recurrent “mouth sores” dysphagia. Four indicated that they had been refused dental care due to accessibility the cavity. Objectively, physical examination disclosed prominent lingual buccal mucosal crenations loss tongue mobility fibrotic induration in 25% subjects examined. Three advanced disease exhibited foci severe recession fibrous strictures attached gingiva stripping. None showed any indication uncontrolled secondary xerostomia.