Discinesia maxilofacial: reporte de caso
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Resumen: La discinesia maxilofacial es una alteración del movimiento involuntario de los músculos faciales, con movimientos anormales y repetitivos que pueden ser desfigurantes y causar incomodidad; la edentación, o pérdida de dientes, puede ser una causa subestimada de esta condición. El objetivo de la investigación fue destacar la importancia de considerar la edentación como un factor etiológico en la evaluación de pacientes con movimientos faciales anormales. Se presentó un caso de una mujer de 73 años con movimientos involuntarios maxilofaciales y edentación, donde se realizó una evaluación multidisciplinaria con servicios de neurología y odontología. Se observó mejoría con la colocación de una prótesis dental. Los resultados observados indicaron que la colocación de una prótesis dental fue efectiva en la resolución de los movimientos anormales, demostrando la importancia de la rehabilitación oral en estos pacientes. En conclusión, la discinesia oro mandibular en pacientes edéntulos es un desafío clínico significativo, donde la rehabilitación protésica es una intervención efectiva. La colaboración entre medicina interna, neurología y odontología es crucial para el manejo exitoso de esta condición. La identificación temprana y el tratamiento adecuado de la edentación pueden prevenir complicaciones neuromusculares en estos pacientes.
Abstract: Maxillofacial dyskinesia is a disorder of involuntary movement of facial muscles, with abnormal and repetitive movements that can be disfiguring and cause discomfort; edentulism, or tooth loss, may be an underestimated cause of this condition. The aim of the research was to highlight the importance of considering edentulism as an etiological factor in the evaluation of patients with abnormal facial movements. A case of a 73-yearold woman with maxillofacial involuntary movements and edentulism was presented, where a multidisciplinary evaluation with neurology and dentistry services was carried out. Improvement was observed with the placement of a dental prosthesis. The observed results indicated that the placement of a dental prosthesis was effective in resolving the abnormal movements, demonstrating the importance of oral rehabilitation in these patients. In conclusion, oromandibular dyskinesia in edentulous patients is a significant clinical challenge, where prosthetic rehabilitation is an effective intervention. Collaboration between internal medicine, neurology, and dentistry is crucial for the successful management of this condition. Early identification and appropriate treatment of edentulism can prevent neuromuscular complications in these patients.
Abstract: Maxillofacial dyskinesia is a disorder of involuntary movement of facial muscles, with abnormal and repetitive movements that can be disfiguring and cause discomfort; edentulism, or tooth loss, may be an underestimated cause of this condition. The aim of the research was to highlight the importance of considering edentulism as an etiological factor in the evaluation of patients with abnormal facial movements. A case of a 73-yearold woman with maxillofacial involuntary movements and edentulism was presented, where a multidisciplinary evaluation with neurology and dentistry services was carried out. Improvement was observed with the placement of a dental prosthesis. The observed results indicated that the placement of a dental prosthesis was effective in resolving the abnormal movements, demonstrating the importance of oral rehabilitation in these patients. In conclusion, oromandibular dyskinesia in edentulous patients is a significant clinical challenge, where prosthetic rehabilitation is an effective intervention. Collaboration between internal medicine, neurology, and dentistry is crucial for the successful management of this condition. Early identification and appropriate treatment of edentulism can prevent neuromuscular complications in these patients.
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Vol. 19, No. 47