Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation in a Case of Congenital Aglossia with Situs Inversus Totalis

Int J Orthod Milwaukee. 2015 Summer;26(2):39-43.

Abstract

Aglossia is a rare congenital disorder with complete absence of tongue that can also be associated with limb deformities, syndromes and aberrant positioning of the visceral organs. The present case report describes multidisciplinary rehabilitation in a patient with Aglossia Congenita along with dextrocardia, situs inversus, mutilated dentition with a lack of occlusal table and compromised esthetics.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anodontia / therapy*
  • Cephalometry / methods
  • Dental Caries / therapy
  • Dental Restoration, Permanent / methods
  • Denture, Overlay
  • Humans
  • Jaw Cysts / therapy
  • Male
  • Mandibular Diseases / therapy
  • Maxilla / abnormalities
  • Microstomia / complications
  • Mouth Rehabilitation / methods*
  • Palatal Expansion Technique
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Patient Care Team*
  • Root Canal Therapy / methods
  • Situs Inversus / complications*
  • Tongue / abnormalities*
  • Tooth Movement Techniques / methods