The New York state dental journal
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Review Case Reports
Systemic sclerosis. Case report and review of literature.
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a heterogeneous rheumatic disease within the scleroderma spectrum of disorders. The systemic forms of scleroderma are most appropriately designated systemic sclerosis. ⋯ The aim of this article is to describe, through presentation of a case report, oral manifestations of SSc and their consequences on mouth aperture and salivary function, and, consequently, on dental health care. Classification, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and treatment options are discussed, and the relevant literature is reviewed.