title: Dental considerations in hereditary epidermolysis bullosa.
abstract: Epidermolysis bullosa is an inherited mucocutaneous disorder characterized by blister formation due to a defect in collagen metabolism. Each of the three major subtypes of epidermolysis bullosa has distinct clinical and oral manifestations. A case report of the most classic form of epidermolysis bullosa, recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, is presented here, along with a review of the literature on the clinical features and management of the condition. An attempt has been made to highlight the anesthetic and oral surgical considerations when treating a patient with epidermolysis bullosa.
authors.forename: S Mahesh
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.forename: Muralee
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mohan
authors.forename: Joanna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Baptist
mesh_terms: D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill; D004820:Epidermolysis Bullosa / Q000235:genetics*; D006801:Humans; D008047:Lip Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D019226:Oral Ulcer / Q000209:etiology*; D014060:Tongue Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D014071:Tooth Abnormalities / Q000209:etiology*; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000379:methods; D014086:Tooth Mobility / Q000209:etiology