The Oral Findings and Dental Management of Patients with West Syndrome: A Case Series and Literature Review.

ABSTRACT: Objectives: West syndrome (WS) is a rare disorder with an estimated prevalence of 1 in 4000 live births, characterized by infantile spasms, hypsarrhythmia, and psychomotor developmental impairment. The available information on dental care forWS patients remains limited. The aim of this study was to describe oral manifestations and dental management in a series of WS patients. Methods: Fourteen patients diagnosed with WS were evaluated, including 10 males and 4 females, aged 12-41 years. Medical and dental variables were collected for all patients. Results: The most frequent oral findings were poor oral hygiene (64.2%), gingivitis (64.2%), dental caries (57.1%), and bruxism/tooth wear (28.5%). Only one patient had dental fractures (due to trauma), and none exhibited dru

SUBMITTER: Limeres-Posse J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11989459 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature