Multidisciplinary Management is crucial in Pierre-Robin syndrome: A Case Report

Authors

  • J Bull Department of Operative Dentistry, School of Oral Health Sciences, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa.
  • BK Bunn Department of Operative Dentistry, School of Oral Health Sciences, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5699-4997
  • P Gwengu Department of Operative Dentistry, School of Oral Health Sciences, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1429-2396
  • CS Lebaka Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Oral Health Sciences, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7518-0585

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17159/sadj.v80i09.21352

Keywords:

Pierre-Robin syndrome, congenital, micrognathia, glossoptosis

Abstract

Pierre-Robin syndrome (PRS) is a congenital disorder in which affected individuals present with micro/retrognathia, difficulty feeding, cleft lip/palate, glossoptosis and difficulty breathing. PRS affects between 1 in 8 500 to 1 in 20 000 births. The nature of the congenital defects results in patients presenting with numerous complications including malnutrition, aspiration pneumonia, recurrent local infections, dental abnormalities, respiratory problems as well as aesthetic and functional defects.

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Author Biography

  • CS Lebaka, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Oral Health Sciences, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa.

     

     

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Published

2025-10-31

How to Cite

Bull, J. ., Bunn, B. ., Gwengu, P. ., & Lebaka, . C. . (2025). Multidisciplinary Management is crucial in Pierre-Robin syndrome: A Case Report. South African Dental Journal, 80(09), 498-502. https://doi.org/10.17159/sadj.v80i09.21352