Kamalakidis Savvas, Papaemmanouil Georgios, Anastassiadou Vassiliki
Aristotle University, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics, Thessaloniki, Greece
Summary
Background/Aim: The purpose of this literature review and case report was to highlight the oral symptoms and the pathophysiology of Myasthenia Gravis (MG). MG is an autoimmune, antibody-mediated neuromuscular disorder. It is characterized by fluctuating fatigability and weakness affecting ocular, bulbar and (proximal) limb skeletal muscles. Case report: The case of an edentulous 72-year-old female patient with MG, and in need of removable prostheses was reported. The dental management of a complete denture wearer with MG required special attention and treatment protocols, as described in the present case report. Conclusions: Dental treatment, especially complete denture rehabilitation, of patients diagnosed with MG presents a challenge to the oral health care provider. Clinicians must be aware of the patients’ health status in order to preserve their natural dentition. Implant-supported overdentures must be the treatment of choice in cases of edentulism coupled with MG. In cases where a complete denture is the treatment option, the prosthesis should be placed in the zone of minimum conflict (neutral zone) for optimal neuromuscular coordination.
Keywords: complete denture; Myasthenia Gravis; neutral zone
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Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine, 2020, vol. 24, br. 2, str. 113-117