Clinical management for epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica
J. appl. oral sci
;
16(1): 81-85, Jan.-Feb. 2008. ilus
Article
in English
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| ID: lil-472695
ABSTRACT
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) consists of a group of genetic hereditary disorders in which patients frequently present fragile skin and mucosa that form blisters following minor trauma. More than 20 subtypes of EB have been recognized in the literature. Specific genetic mutations are well characterized for most the different EB subtypes and variants. The most common oral manifestations of EB are painful blisters affecting all the oral surfaces. Dental treatment for patients with EB consists of palliative therapy for its oral manifestations along with typical restorative and periodontal procedures. The aim of this article is to describe two dental clinical treatments of recessive dystrophic EB cases and their specific clinical manifestations. The psychological intervention required during the dental treatment of these patients is also presented.
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Main subject:
Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica
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Mouth Diseases
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J. appl. oral sci
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
São Paulo State University/BR
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