Bl. Nussbaum et al., FIBRODYSPLASIA OSSIFICANS PROGRESSIVA - REPORT OF A CASE WITH GUIDELINES FOR PEDIATRIC DENTAL AND ANESTHETIC MANAGEMENT, Journal of dentistry for children, 63(6), 1996, pp. 448
Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is a rare heritable disord
er of progressive heterotopic ossification leading to joint ankylosis
throughout the body. Permanent ankylosis of the jaw may be precipitate
d by minimal soft tissue trauma, a potentially devastating complicatio
n following routine dental care during childhood. Assiduous precaution
s are necessary in administering dental care to children who have FOP
as exemplified in this case report. Routine dental prophylaxis is also
necessary in order to minimize the need for invasive procedures.