Oral and craniofacial manifestations of Ellis-Van Creveld syndrome: a systematic review

Eur J Paediatr Dent. 2019 Dec;20(4):306-310. doi: 10.23804/ejpd.2019.20.04.09.

Abstract

Aim: A systematic literature review on oral and craniofacial manifestations of Ellis-Van Creveld syndrome was performed.

Methods: From 2 databases were selected 74 articles using as key words "Ellis-Van Creveld" AND "Oral" OR "Craniofacial" OR "Dental" OR "Malocclusion". Prisma protocol was used to create an eligible list for the screening. Data were collected in a table to compare the clinical aspects found.

Results: From the first research emerged 350 articles, and only 72 of them were selected.

Conclusion: Through this analysis oral and cranio-facial manifestations of Ellis-Van Creveld syndrome were pointed out. Management of Ellis-Van Creveld syndrome requires a multidisciplinary approach involving different clinicians; dentists play an important role in early diagnosis and treatment of the patients.

Publication types

  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Ellis-Van Creveld Syndrome*
  • Face
  • Humans