Hallermann-Streiff syndrome patient treated with removable prosthesis: a clinical report.

Abstract	Hallermann-Streiff syndrome is a rare congenital disorder characterized by bird-like facies and dental anomalies. A description of a 21-year-old Hispanic woman with Hallermann-Streiff syndrome, whose anterior open occlusal relationship and smile were improved with overdentures is presented. The treatment was satisfactory in terms of both esthetics and phonetics, excluding the need for aggressive surgical treatment.
Authors	Winston W Chee, Wonsup Lee
Journal	The Journal of prosthetic dentistry (J Prosthet Dent) Vol. 106 Issue 2 Pg. 74-7 (Aug 2011) ISSN: 1097-6841 [Electronic] United States
PMID	21821160 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Copyright	Copyright © 2011 The Editorial Council of the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. Published by Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved.
Topics	Dental Care for Chronically Ill Denture, Overlay Female Hallermann's Syndrome (complications) Humans Open Bite (etiology, therapy) Tooth Abnormalities (etiology, therapy) Young Adult

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