Abstract:Pycnodysostosis is a rare sclerosing skeletal dysplasia, hereditary and of autosomal recessive character, which is characterized by the presence of dense bones and thick cortical area with high fragility in affected individuals. To report a clinical case of pycnodysostosis, associating its clinical and radiographic features and discussing its causes, physiological repercussions and considerations related to orthodontic management and oral and maxillofacial surgical approaches. An 8-year-old female patient, pha… Show more
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