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  • Title: Paget's disease of jaw bones as primary manifestation: A case report of a proper diagnosis made by general dentist.
    Author: Campolongo MG, Cabras M, Bava L, Arduino PG, Carbone M.
    Journal: Gerodontology; 2018 Jun; 35(2):147-150. PubMed ID: 29733536.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To present a case of early diagnosis mandibular Paget's disease of bone (PDB), recognised by a general dentist. BACKGROUND: PDB is responsible of rapid bone resorption and disorganised bone formation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The patient was a 72-year-old female patient complaining of dental malposition and blatant prognathism. CONCLUSION: Clinicians should consider PDB in differential diagnosis for an elderly patient undergoing unexplained alteration in face profile and occlusion.
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