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BENITEZ GARCIA, Dalila Magdalena; VEGA GILL, Eduardo Enrique; LLANES DE LURASCHI, Gloria Raquel  e  LAJARTHE FERREIRA, Ana María. Maxillofacial dyskinesia: case report. Rev. Inv. Inf. Sal. [online]. 2024, vol.19, n.47, pp.146-150.  Epub 30-Dez-2024. ISSN 2075-6194.  https://doi.org/10.52428/20756208.v19i47.118.

Maxillofacial dyskinesia is a disorder of involuntary movement of facial muscles, with abnormal and repetitive movements that can be disfiguring and cause discomfort; edentulism, or tooth loss, may be an underestimated cause of this condition. The aim of the research was to highlight the importance of considering edentulism as an etiological factor in the evaluation of patients with abnormal facial movements. A case of a 73-yearold woman with maxillofacial involuntary movements and edentulism was presented, where a multidisciplinary evaluation with neurology and dentistry services was carried out. Improvement was observed with the placement of a dental prosthesis. The observed results indicated that the placement of a dental prosthesis was effective in resolving the abnormal movements, demonstrating the importance of oral rehabilitation in these patients. In conclusion, oromandibular dyskinesia in edentulous patients is a significant clinical challenge, where prosthetic rehabilitation is an effective intervention. Collaboration between internal medicine, neurology, and dentistry is crucial for the successful management of this condition. Early identification and appropriate treatment of edentulism can prevent neuromuscular complications in these patients.

Palavras-chave : abnormal movements; dental prosthesis; edentulism; maxillofacial dyskinesia; oral rehabilitation.

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