Fragile X (Martin Bell) syndrome and dental care.
A case is presented, and the literature reviewed, of a child with fragile X syndrome. Dental features associated with this prevalent syndrome are outlined, as are the implications for dentistry of the other clinical features of cardiac anomalies and joint hyperextensibility.
Nunn
J H
JH
Department of Child Dental Health, Dental School, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Durning
P
P
D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000150:complications; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D005600:Fragile X Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010855:Pierre Robin Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D012729:Sex Chromosome Aberrations; D014072:Tooth Abrasion / Q000150:complications*