Paget's disease of jaw bones as primary manifestation: A case report of a proper diagnosis made by general dentist

摘要

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.