Atención odontológica en una niña con Síndrome de Angelman

Abstract

Introduction: Angelman Syndrome is a neurological disease characterized severe intellectual disability, movement disorders with tremors and dysmorphic features. Objective: To describe the dental treatment of a patient with this syndrome and the importance of preventive dentistry. Case report: Female patient, 6 years old with Angelman Syndrome, attended the Health Care Center of the Universidad de los Andes, Chile in 2020. She received dental care in an isolation box and in a playroom, and an anticipatory panel was sent to the parents before the dental appointment. We progressively adapted her behavior to dental care in the dental chair by providing protective stabilization. Clinical examination was performed with dental bite block and atraumatic restorative treatment of caries in primary molars. The patient complies with check-ups every 2 months, in which she receives preventive treatment and dental health reinforcement. It is important to mention that the mother signed informed consent, authorizing dental care for the patient and the use of information for academic subjects. Clinical relevance: Patients who are often neglected or have less access to dental care due to the difficulty of dental management. For this reason, regular dental check-ups and preventive treatment are very important. Conclusion: The patient must be treated in a comprehensive and individualized way, knowing the patient well, their pathology and adapting to their needs.