DENTAL MANAGEMENT OF A PEDIATRIC PATIENT WITH KINDLER SYNDROME- A REVIEW
Author(s) -
Kapil Gandhi,
Ritika Malhotra,
Shabana Alam,
Pallavi Shrivastava,
Babita Jangra,
Pratik Pande
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
paripex-indian journal of research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2250-1991
DOI - 10.36106/paripex/6101191
Subject(s) - epidermolysis bullosa , medicine , gingivitis , dermatology , buccal mucosa , dentistry , atrophy , genetic disorder , pathology , oral cavity , disease
Kindler syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder which is a form of Epidermolysis Bullosa. It ischaracterized by skin fragility and acral blister formation beginning at birth. We hereby present a case of Kindlersyndrome. The case is being reported for its rarity and a number of general features like blistering, cutaneous atrophy,and/or poikilodermatous skin changes and oral features such as gingival swelling, advanced periodontal bone loss,mild-to-severe gingivitis, dental caries, and leukokeratosis of buccal mucosa along with its management.
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