Oral Manifestations of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome in a Family: a Case Report

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a hereditary disorder characterized by defective collagen synthesis. Ehlers-Danlos type VIII is autosomal dominant and is distinguished from other subtypes by severe periodontitis leading to premature loss of teeth. A 4-member family diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type VIII was referred from the genetic department for oral evaluation. A 30-year-old woman reported early tooth loss. Her 26- and 27-year-old brothers and her 5-year-old daughter reported tooth loss, gingival bleeding, and dental mobility.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Source Type: research