title: Lacrimo-auriculo-dento-digital syndrome.
abstract: The Lacrimo-auriculo-dento-digital (LADD) syndrome is an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern with marked variability of inheritance. It is characterized by abnormalities of lacrimal and/or salivary system, anomalies of ears, teeth and limbs. Persistent dry mouth and enamel hypoplasia cause serious dental effects. Here, a case of LADD syndrome, its clinical spectrum and accompanying therapeutic challenges is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Bharati Vidyapeeth University Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, India.
authors.forename: Namrata R
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Mathrawala
authors.forename: Rahul J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Hegde
mesh_terms: D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill; D005459:Fluorides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D034381:Hearing Loss / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007766:Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012464:Saliva, Artificial / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013576:Syndactyly / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014071:Tooth Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D009067:Mouthwashes; D012464:Saliva, Artificial; D005459:Fluorides