Thomas D W, Tate R J, Shepherd J P
Department of Oral Surgery, Medicine and Pathology, University of Wales College of Medicine, Dental School, Cardiff.
Aust Dent J. 1994 Jun;39(3):162-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1994.tb03085.x.
Paget's disease (osteitis deformans) and osteoporosis represent the commonest systemic bone disorders. Clinically Paget's disease may be mono-, or polyostotic, and is characterized by excessive and disorganized formation and resorption of bone. It may affect any of the facial bones, most notably the skull and the jaws. A case is described in which the only symptomatic manifestation of Paget's disease was mandibular prognathism. The pathogenesis, aetiology, and management are discussed.