Microstomia: A Rare but Serious Oral Manifestation of Inherited Disorders

Sectional Denture for Microstomia Patient: A Clinical Report

“…Facial skin and oral mucosa become thin and taut, and wrinkles disappear, resulting in a mask-like appearance and a reduced oral opening. 7 Limitation of mouth opening found in 80% of a series of patients was observed by Marmary et al 8 Hand deformities (Raynaud's phenomenon), along with loss of tactile sensation, make denture insertion and removal difficult. 7 Various treatment modalities include surgery, dynamic opening devices called microstomia orthoses, and modification of denture design.…”

“…7 Limitation of mouth opening found in 80% of a series of patients was observed by Marmary et al 8 Hand deformities (Raynaud's phenomenon), along with loss of tactile sensation, make denture insertion and removal difficult. 7 Various treatment modalities include surgery, dynamic opening devices called microstomia orthoses, and modification of denture design. [9][10][11][12][13] In prosthetic treatment, the loaded impression tray is the bulkiest item requiring the intraoral placement.…”

“…1 A limited oral opening can be caused by surgical treatment of orofacial cancers, head and neck radiation, reconstructive lip surgery, burns, trauma, microinvasion of muscles of mastication, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction syndrome and genetic disorders. [2][3][4][5][6][7] Scleroderma is a connective tissue disease of the skin, joints, and sometimes internal organs. Facial skin and oral mucosa become thin and taut, and wrinkles disappear, resulting in a mask-like appearance and a reduced oral opening.…”