Manejo odontológico en pacientes con craneosinostosis sindrómica; Reporte de caso.

Abstract

Background: Apert syndrome (AS) is a challenging syndromic condition for healthcare specialists because it affects the patient's overall physical, oral, and behavioral health. The knowledge of the protocols and dental management to be followed by the operator of patients with AS are of great importance in the dental field, allowing adequate and guided craniofacial and behavioral control of the patient. Objective: To present a clinical case that shows an appropriate treatment plan for a patient with Apert syndrome. Case Report: A 15-year-old female patient is diagnosed with the typical characteristics of Apert syndrome: craniosynostosis, facial malformations, and symmetrical syndactyly. Conclusions: Health professionals’ knowledge of the disease will be paramount to developing appropriate strategies and efficient care protocols in patients with Apert syndrome, resulting in a better quality of life for the patient in the short and long term.