Papillon-Lefevre syndrome. A discussion of aetiology and a case report.
A case is reported of a boy with Papillon-Lefevre syndrome. Despite prolonged systemic antibiotic therapy and repeated professional plaque control, the periodontal condition lead to loss of all primary and permanent teeth soon after eruption.
Glenwright
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University of Birmingham Dental School, St. Chad's Queensway.
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007645:Keratoderma, Palmoplantar / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D010214:Papillon-Lefevre Disease / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000628:therapy; D014086:Tooth Mobility / Q000628:therapy*; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous