Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry
Orthodontic Treatment in Patients With Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB)-Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG)
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Abstract
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a rare genetic condition characterized by skin and mucosal fragility. The clinical phenotype is highly variable. Severe types and subtypes, such as junctional EB (JEB), kindler EB (KEB), and recessive dystrophic EB (RDEB), are considered to present a high risk of oral health problems, including malocclusions. Despite this, the literature on orthodontic treatment in patients with EB is scarce and is limited to a few case reports.
