Oral manifestations of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and presentation of a case

ABSTRACT

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome [EDS] is a rare syndrome, primarily diagnosed by clinical findings and family history. The clinical manifestations of EDS in the orofacial region consist of extra-oral and intra-oral manifestations. Its prognosis depends on the [sub] type and the proper, early diagnosis of the syndrome. The purpose of the present paper is to discuss the manifestations of this syndrome, especially its oral manifestations, and to present a case