Orthodontic tooth movement response in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: report of case.
The clinical manifestations of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome have been discussed. These include oral symptoms and problems with the integument, joints, and vasculature. An outline of the variations in the types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome was given. The expected tissue response to tooth movement was discussed. Finally, a report of the orthodontic treatment of a patient with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome with its special clinical considerations was provided.
D002648:Child; D004535:Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy*; D008311:Malocclusion, Angle Class I / Q000628:therapy*; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000379:methods*