Abstract:Rett syndrome (RTT) is a genetic neurodevelopmental disease characterized by early normal development followed by regression in motor and language skills. Patients with RTT often exhibit seizure disorders, growth failure, heart and lung disorders, bruxism, and dental caries. We report on a female patient in her 20s with Rett syndrome who presented to her primary care clinic with increasing agitation and pain. This case reports describes a collaborative, interprofessional approach between medical and dental pro… Show more
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