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Parry-Romberg syndrome: a report of the dental findings in a child followed up for 9 years.

O'Flynn S, Kinirons M

Department of Oral Surgery, University Dental School and Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Ireland. s.oflynn@ucc.ie

INTRODUCTION: The incidence of Parry-Romberg syndrome (PRS) is very rare. CASE REPORT: A case report is presented highlighting the main dental aspects that include delayed eruption, root resorption, dilacerations, and a reduction in the height and width of the ramus and body of the mandible on the affected side.

Published 8 June 2006 in Int J Paediatr Dent, 16(4): 297-301.
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