Oral manifestations of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

J Can Dent Assoc. 2001 Jun;67(6):330-4.

Abstract

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a rare hereditary disease of the connective tissue which can present oral manifestations. A brief history of the disease is presented along with the epidemiology and characteristics of the 8 main phenotypes of the syndrome. The article also describes the case of a 12-year-old patient presenting with hypermobility of the temporo-mandibular joint and capillary fragility, and highlights the precautions to take when treating patients with this syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Dental Enamel Hypoplasia / etiology
  • Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome / classification
  • Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome / complications*
  • Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Joint Instability / etiology*
  • Mouth Diseases / etiology*
  • Mouth Mucosa / pathology
  • Periodontitis / etiology
  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / etiology*