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ARTICLE: Axenfeld–Rieger Syndrome (ARS): A review and case report
Author(s) -
Waldron Jennie M.,
McNamara Clare,
Hewson Antonia R.,
McNamara C.M.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
special care in dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.328
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 1754-4505
pISSN - 0275-1879
DOI - 10.1111/j.1754-4505.2010.00153.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dental anomalies , hypodontia , hypoplasia , craniofacial , dermatology , dentistry , orthodontics , surgery , psychiatry
Axenfeld–Rieger syndrome (ARS) is a rare, autosomal dominant condition characterized by ocular, craniofacial, dental, and periumbilical abnormalities. Relatively little information exists on this syndrome within the dental literature despite the fact that midface hypoplasia and maxillary hypodontia are classical presenting features of this syndrome. This is a case report of a 7‐year‐old Caucasian female with ARS who presented with significant ocular and dental anomalies. She was also found to have osteopenia. Her dental condition is described, her immediate treatment is shown, and her long‐term treatment needs are discussed.