Osteopetrosis A rare inherited disorder- A case report

Authors

  • Dr. K. Senthil Kumar Reader, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Thai Moogambigai Dental College & Hospital, Mugappair, Chennai
  • Eswaran M.A. Reader, Department of Prosthodontics, Thai Moogambigai Dental College & Hospital, Chennai
  • Dr. P. Ashwan Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Thai Moogambigai Dental College & Hospital, Mugappair, Chennai

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbr.v7i4.3113

Abstract

Osteopetrosis is a disorder with defective function of osteoclasts. It is a congenital condition, which means people are born with it. The most common symptoms are bone fractures, low blood cell levels, impaired vision and hearing, and dental problems related to infection. Dentists should be aware of patients with the disease because of its effect on osteoclast function. Care should be taken for these patients to maintain oral health as well as general health as their condition makes them more vulnerable for frequent infections and fractures. The purpose of this paper is to emphasize the signs and symptoms as well as differential diagnosis of osteopetrosis and to provide guidance to dentists on the management of patients with osteopetrosis.

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Published

2016-04-30

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 4 (2016): Apr

Section

Case Report

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Osteopetrosis A rare inherited disorder- A case report. Int Jour of Biomed Res [Internet]. 2016 Apr. 30 [cited 2026 Mar. 29];7(4):229-32. Available from: https://ssjournals.co.in/index.php/ijbr/article/view/3113