PROSTHETIC MANAGEMENT OF PATIENT WITH PAPILLON-LEFEVRE SYNDROME: A CLINICAL REPORT
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS) - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Papillon Lefevre syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder, which is characterized by palmarplantar hyperkeratosis, with rapidly progressive periodontitis and premature loss of both deciduous and permanent teeth. The etiology of PLS is multifactorial with genetic, immunological, and microbial factors playing a role in etiopathogenesis. This is a case report of prosthodontic rehabilitation of a 14-year-old boy with Papillon-Lefevre syndrome.
Authors and Affiliations
Sushen Sharma| PG student, Department of Prosthodontics, DR R Ahmed Dental College & Hospital, Kolkata, India, Akhil Mittal| PG student, Department of Prosthodontics, DR R Ahmed Dental College & Hospital, Kolkata, India, Corresponding author email: akhilmittal1988@gmail.com, TK giri| Professor, Department of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, DR R Ahmed Dental College & Hospital, Kolkata, India, Bhaskar Sengupta| Professor & HOD, Department of Prosthodontics, Principal, DR R Ahmed Dental College & Hospital, Kolkata, India, Vishal Jain| PG student, Department of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, DR R Ahmed Dental College & Hospital, Kolkata, India
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