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Papillon–lefevre syndrome: A dilemma for the dentist
Author(s) -
Harmesh Sharma,
Deepak Kumar Gupta,
Nirupama Tayal
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of dental and allied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2277-6672
pISSN - 2277-4696
DOI - 10.4103/2277-4696.192977
Subject(s) - etiology , permanent dentition , medicine , dentition , dentistry , multidisciplinary approach , orthodontics , dermatology , pathology , social science , sociology
Papillon–Lefevre syndrome (PLS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by palmoplantar keratinization and premature loss of both primary and permanent dentition. Patients are often edentulous at an early age. Therefore, the dentist should be aware of the same because an early diagnosis of the syndrome can help preserve the teeth by early institution of treatment, using a multidisciplinary approach. Here, we present a case of PLS, along with a comprehensive review of the etiology, clinical features, and management of the condition