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Dental manifestations of dermatologic conditions
Anatoli Freiman1, Daniel Borsuk, Benjamin Barankin
1University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. anatoli.freiman@gmail.com
Background:
Cutaneous disorders can be associated with a wide variety of dental manifestations that should be familiar to dermatologists.
Objective:
We sought to describe the development of the teeth, explain current dental terms, and review the dental manifestations of some dermatologic conditions.
Methods:
A MEDLINE search (1966-May 2007) was performed to find relevant articles pertaining to dental manifestations of dermatologic conditions.
Results:
Dental manifestations are associated with a wide variety of skin diseases that include genetic, infectious, inflammatory, and immune disorders.
Limitations:
The review is broad and focuses on commonly described manifestations.
Conclusions:
An appreciation and understanding of dental signs can aid in the diagnosis and treatment of many skin conditions.
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