Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant inherited tumour syndrome. NF1 is also a disorder of bone in terms of altered bone metabolism and bone dysplasia. Facial plexiform neurofibroma (PNF) is frequently associated with osseous alterations and may cause severe disfigurement. These PNFs regularly affect the oral cavity and teeth. PNF pose many problems in reconstructive and oral surgery. This study was undertaken to describe oral findings related to PNFs and to investigate the size and position of teeth in these tumours.
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant inherited tumour syndrome. NF1 is also a disorder of bone in terms of altered bone metabolism and bone dysplasia. Facial plexiform neurofibroma (PNF) is frequently associated with osseous alterations and may cause severe disfigurement. These PNFs regularly affect the oral cavity and teeth. PNF pose many problems in reconstructive and oral surgery. This study was undertaken to describe oral findings related to PNFs and to investigate the size and position of teeth in these tumours.