Abstract
Williams syndrome commonly includes such symptoms, as growth abnormalities, mental retardation, and cardiovascular anomalies. Dental care for a Japanese boy with Williams syndrome was performed starting at the age of 4 years and 7 months. In this patient, low body weight and height, slight mental retardation, disruption in walking, as well as an atrial septal defect that closed naturally at the age of 2 years were observed as the general symptoms. Oral examination revealed a large number of caries and anterior crossbite. Radiographic examination revealed some question as to the abnormal form of the permanent incisors.
Although he cried and struggled at the beginning of the caries treatment, his cooperation improved gradually. Periodical oral care for this patient has been rendered for the purpose of maintaining good oral health.
Caries treatment of children with Williams syndrome is difficult and requires care because of the symptoms associated with the syndrome, such as mental retardation and cardiovascular anomalies. It is therefore important for patients with Willams syndrome that the oral care is rendered periodically in order to maintain good oral health.
