title: Trichodental dysplasia: a rare syndrome with distinct dental findings.
abstract: The association of fine, dry, short hair and the developmental absence of several teeth has been associated with a rare autosomal dominant variant of ectodermal dysplasia known as trichodental syndrome or trichodental dysplasia. The purpose of this study was to present the case of a 4-year-old boy with trichodental syndrome. Clinical, radiographic, and genetic manifestations are described, along with a pertinent review of the literature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Dentistry, New Jersey Dental School, University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey, Newark, USA.
authors.forename: Ericka
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Montalvan
authors.forename: Christina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mazzone
authors.forename: Nanci
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Tofsky
authors.forename: Muralidhar
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mupparapu
mesh_terms: D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003442:Crowns; D004476:Ectodermal Dysplasia / Q000473:pathology; D005459:Fluorides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006197:Hair / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006801:Humans; D007621:Karyotyping; D008297:Male; D008831:Microcephaly; D018126:Odontodysplasia / Q000473:pathology*; D010375:Pedigree; D013577:Syndrome; D014081:Tooth Extraction
chemical_list: D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D005459:Fluorides