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  • Title: [Dental treatment for patients with myasthenis gravis].
    Author: Rapoport H, Popko M, Findler M, Findler M.
    Journal: Refuat Hapeh Vehashinayim (1993); 2005 Jul; 22(3):35-40, 90. PubMed ID: 16323407.
    Abstract:
    Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease, characterized by weakness of the skeletal muscles, which increases during action. The nature of the disease influences the mode of dental treatment. Careful treatment planning prevents over-activity of the muscles. The bulbar appearance of the disease, affects the chewing muscles, thus, it is important to avoid aspiration of foods or other particles from the mouth. Infections may exacerbate the symptoms of Myasthenia gravis, therefore the dentist must eliminate oral focal infections and avoid using medicines that might worsen the disease.
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