Dental findings in Morquio syndrome (Mucopolysaccharidoses Type IVa)

Authors
Barker, D Welbury, RR
Citation
D. Barker et Rr. Welbury, Dental findings in Morquio syndrome (Mucopolysaccharidoses Type IVa), J DENT CHIL, 67(6), 2000, pp. 431
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Dentistry/Oral Surgery & Medicine
Journal title
JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN
ISSN journal
00220353 → ACNP
Volume
67
Issue
6
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-0353(200011/12)67:6<431:DFIMS(>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
Morquio syndrome is a disorder of mucopolysaccharide metabolism with specif ic skeletal features. The clinical and radiographic appearance of the teeth resembles hypoplastic amelogenesis imperfecta with thin enamel of normal r adiodensity. The dental practitioner has a part to play in collaboration wi th medical colleagues in the recognition and diagnosis of this condition.