A Patient with Hypothyroidism in Need of Periodontal Connective Tissue Graft Surgery

Abstract

Hypothyroidism is a condition characterized by thyroid hormone deficiency and can be caused by a variety of factors. Untreated or chronic hypothyroidism can present in adult patients as myxedema, which is characterized by symptoms including fatigue, generalized slower metabolism, weight gain, depressed mood, dry skin, and brittle hair. Hypothyroidism can have various oral manifestations, particularly in children, in whom it can delay the eruption of the dentition. Dental management of patients with hypothyroidism depends on the etiology and status of the disease and requires the consideration of other organ systems affected.

Keywords: Hypothyroidism; Myxedema; Myxedematous coma; Periodontitis.