[The Gottron syndrome from the dentist's viewpoint, case report].

Facultative changes in the teeth, mouth, and jaw in addition to acrogeria, acromicria, and facial erythema are found with Gottron's syndrome. Hypoplasia of the jaw, changes in the position of the teeth, or disproportional relations in the vertical dimensions of the face have been observed. These findings were also recorded in the case described here. The possibility of Gottron's syndrome should be considered if several of the above-mentioned symptoms are present.