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Oral characteristics in adult individuals with periodontal Ehlers‐Danlos syndrome
Author(s) -
Lepperdinger Ulrike,
Angwin Chloe,
Milnes Di,
Sobey Glenda,
Ghali Neeti,
Johnson Diana,
Brady Angela F.,
Kammin Tammy,
Bowen Jessica M.,
Gröbner Rebekka,
Lundberg Pernilla,
Scott James,
Zschocke Johannes,
Dijk Fleur S.,
KapfererSeebacher Ines
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of clinical periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.456
H-Index - 151
eISSN - 1600-051X
pISSN - 0303-6979
DOI - 10.1111/jcpe.13698
Subject(s) - medicine , edentulism , dentistry , ehlers–danlos syndrome , gingival recession , periodontitis , tooth loss , molar , orthodontics , oral health , pathology
Aim Periodontal Ehlers‐Danlos syndrome (pEDS) is a monogenic type of Ehlers‐Danlos syndrome characterized by periodontal destruction at a young age. The present study aimed to document the oral phenotype of pEDS based on prospective clinical investigations. Materials and Methods Thirty‐five adult individuals from 13 families with a clinically and genetically confirmed diagnosis of pEDS underwent a systematic oral assessment. Results Periodontitis stage 3 or 4 or edentulism due to periodontal destruction were diagnosed in 94% of the individuals. First permanent tooth loss was reported at the age of 21.5 years (median; range 13–43 years). Deep periodontal pockets were infrequent, with 94% measuring <4 mm. However, there was increased clinical attachment loss (CAL) averaging 8 mm (range 4–13 mm), and the probability of being edentate between the age of 35 and 44 years was 28–47% compared with less than 0.25% of the general population. Radiographic anomalous findings were only found in a portion of subjects and consisted of fused roots of maxillary second molars (81%), root hypoplasia (57%), taurodontism (26%) and tooth rotation of premolars (67%). As such, radiographic findings are not considered common characteristics of pEDS. Conclusions Characteristic oral traits of pEDS in adults are severe CAL with shallow probing depths and marked gingival recession. This is complemented by a lack of attached gingiva. These indications need to be paralleled by genetic analyses to diagnose pEDS unambiguously.