Orthodontic treatment in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
The literature is briefly reviewed and the presentation and orthodontic treatment of a patient with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is described. Surprisingly, in view of the nature of this collagen disorder, tooth movement appeared to progress normally; there was, however, a problem of mucosal ulceration which was alleviated through regular use of chlorhexidine mouthwash.
D000293:Adolescent; D004535:Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy*; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000628:therapy*; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques