RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Myasthenia Gravis: A Review for Dental Hygienists JF American Dental Hygienists Association JO J Dent Hyg FD American Dental Hygienists Association SP 12 OP 12 VO 81 IS 1 A1 Lynn Tolle YR 2007 UL http://jdh.adha.org/content/81/1/12.abstract AB Myasthenia Gravis (MG), an autoimmune disease causing fluctuating weakness in the voluntary muscles, leads to various degrees of neurological dysfunction. Typically exhibiting a slow but progressive course, the disease may become fatal when muscles of respiration fail. Appropriate dental hygiene management of patients with this disorder is contingent upon an understanding of disease etiology, clinical characteristics, pharmacological interventions as well as oral manifestations. With this information, dental hygienists will be better prepared to provide safe and effective treatment to patients with MG and may prevent a life threatening crisis from developing during dental hygiene care