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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (type VIII)
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Istanbul, Turkey.
The Journal of Nihon University School of Dentistry
|December 1, 1995
Summary
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Type VIII (EDS Type VIII) presents unique dental challenges due to fragile oral tissues and aggressive periodontitis. This case report details managing these complexities, emphasizing careful surgical approaches for affected patients.
Area of Science:
- Genetics and Medicine
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Periodontology
Background:
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) comprises rare, inherited connective tissue disorders affecting collagen synthesis.
- EDS exhibits significant heterogeneity, with at least 11 distinct clinical types.
- Type VIII EDS (EDS VIII) is particularly relevant to dentistry due to oral mucosal and vascular fragility, and severe periodontitis.