Oral and dental findings in BardetuBiedl syndrome: A case report

YALÇIN E. D., Ararat E.

NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PRACTICE, vol.22, no.7, pp.1026-1028, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 22 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_615_18
  • Journal Name: NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PRACTICE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1026-1028
  • Keywords: BardetuBiedl syndrome, dental findings, oral findings, panoramic radiography
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

BardetuBiedl syndrome (BBS) is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder. This syndrome is associated with 19 genes present, and 80% of the cases are determined as a clinical diagnosis result. A 15-year-old female presented with a complaint of gingival bleeding during brushing. As a result of received detailed history and the intraoraluextraoral examinations; retinal dystrophy, obesity, polydactyly, and renal defects of Caucasian female consistent with BBS were reported. Oral and dental findings were high-arched palate, crowding, and missing tooth. As dentists, we should know the diagnostic criteria of this syndrome. In addition, we should have a high index of suspicion so as to enhance the timely recognition of this condition. Dentists should also be familiar with the management protocol that includes a multidisciplinary approach to alleviate the existing conditions.