FIBRODYSPLASIA OSSIFICANS PROGRESSIVA - REPORT OF A CASE WITH GUIDELINES FOR PEDIATRIC DENTAL AND ANESTHETIC MANAGEMENT

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.