Multidisciplinary Therapeutic Approach of a Patient With Sjogren's Syndrome: A Three-Year Follow-Up Study. 2024

Maria Kokoti, and Vasileios Zisis, and Dimitrios Andreadis, and Athina Bakopoulou
Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GRC.

Sjögren's syndrome is a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disorder characterized by lymphocyte infiltration of the exocrine glands. Notably, the rehabilitation of partially edentulous patients with Sjögren's syndrome is limited by the scarce availability of studies that could inform therapeutic modalities and potential challenges during clinical procedures. This case report aimed to present the oral rehabilitation of a patient with Sjögren's syndrome who received fixed partial dentures (FPDs). A 28-year-old female patient sought treatment to restore her missing teeth. She was diagnosed with Sjögren's syndrome by a rheumatologist adhering to the revised version of the European criteria proposed by the American-European Consensus Group and was on a medication regimen including prednisolone, hydroxychloroquine, pantoprazole, pilocarpine, and tear substitutes to manage her condition. The final treatment plan consisted of extractions, management of gingivitis, post-and-core restorations, and a 2 mm vertical dimension increase with the placement of 15 porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns and 4 short-span bridges. The patient underwent regular clinical and radiographic evaluations every 3 months since June 2020. Throughout this period, the fixed prostheses, teeth, and periodontal tissues demonstrated remarkable stability and exhibited no complications. This three-year case study provides evidence that meticulous planning and clinical execution can facilitate successful oral rehabilitation in young edentulous patients with Sjögren's syndrome. Tooth-supported fixed prostheses can effectively restore oral function and aesthetic appeal in these individuals, provided they undergo more frequent dental examinations than the general population and maintain a cooperative attitude throughout the treatment process.

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