Orthodontic management of a patient with epidermolysis bullosa.
A male patient with a dental malocclusion presented with Epidermolysis Bullosa, a group of genetically determined diseases characterised by abnormal fragility of the skin and mucosa. Described is the management of the patient utilising Begg Light Wire fixed-appliance orthodontic treatment.
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D002508:Cephalometry; D002648:Child; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill; D004820:Epidermolysis Bullosa / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods*