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  • Impact of the Crest Syndrom...
    Dalipi, Zana; Dragidella, Fatmir; Dragidella, Donika

    International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports, 2022
    Journal Article

    CREST syndrome is the slowly progressive cutaneous form of systemic sclerosis (scleroderma).Patients with CREST syndrome present with sclerodermatous changes of the oral mucosa and periodontal tissues, resulting in limited mouth opening, xerostomia, tooth erosion, and periodontal disease. These case reports illustrate a variety of clinical oral symptoms and their implications for dental therapy.