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Potocki-Lupski Syndrome: Holistic Dental Management at Primary Healthcare - Qatar

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  • Abdul Morawala

    (Primary Health Care Corporation, Qatar)

  • Makhtoum Abdul Azeez

    (Primary Health Care Corporation, Qatar)

  • Maha Saif AlMesallam

    (Primary Health Care Corporation, Qatar)

  • Asmaa Alkhtib

    (Primary Health Care Corporation, Qatar)

  • Ahmed A. Elbayoumi

    (Primary Health Care Corporation, Qatar)

  • Shweta Jajoo

    (Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, India)

Abstract

The holistic dentistry is one of the oldest biological forms of dentistry which highlights the importance of oral health and its impact on the overall health of the patient. It roots deeply in prevention of causative factor of diseases instead of treating it using potentially toxic materials. Holistic approach is helpful in children with congenital developmental disorders as such patients have restrictions that are physical or mental which leads to deterioration in self-care, and oral care state. Potocki Lupski syndrome is one such syndrome where the child presents feature of infantile hypotonia, sleep disorder, congenital anomalies of the cardiovascular system, poor oral motor skills and crowded dentition that leads to failure to thrive. In this report, we present a case of a 4-year-old child with Potocki Lupski syndrome who was intervened though a holistic dentistry using a multidisciplinary approach.

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  • Abdul Morawala & Makhtoum Abdul Azeez & Maha Saif AlMesallam & Asmaa Alkhtib & Ahmed A. Elbayoumi & Shweta Jajoo, 2022. "Potocki-Lupski Syndrome: Holistic Dental Management at Primary Healthcare - Qatar," European Journal of Dental and Oral Health, European Open Science, vol. 3(1), pages 1-4, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejdent:v:3:y:2022:i:1:id:13085
    DOI: 10.24018/ejdent.2022.3.1.85
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