The ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia-clefting syndrome: a literature review and case report

Quintessence Int. 1994 Oct;25(10):731-6.

Abstract

Ectrodactyly, atypical anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, and cleft lip and palate are the principal manifestations of ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia-clefting syndrome. Intraorally, the common manifestations of the syndrome are hypodontia, enamel hypoplasia, and generalized microdontia. In addition, the patient may suffer from xerostomia and have a deeply fissured tongue. The oral mucosa appears, in some patients, to have an increased susceptibility to candidiasis. This case report describes a patient who exhibits many of the manifestations of the syndrome and explains ways in which many of the anomalies of the dentition can be esthetically and functionally corrected.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple*
  • Adolescent
  • Anodontia / therapy
  • Cleft Lip / complications
  • Cleft Palate* / complications
  • Ectodermal Dysplasia*
  • Fingers / abnormalities
  • Foot Deformities, Congenital*
  • Hand Deformities, Congenital*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class III / etiology
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class III / therapy*
  • Orthodontics, Corrective / methods
  • Syndrome
  • Toes / abnormalities
  • Tooth Abnormalities*