Oral Rehabilitation of a Child With Amniotic Band Syndrome
Authors: Coyle, Shannon1; Karp, Jeffrey M.2; Shirakura, Akihiko3
Source: Journal of Dentistry for Children, Volume 75, Number 1, January-April 2008 , pp. 74-79(6)
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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Abstract:
Amniotic band syndrome (ABS) encompasses a constellation of birth defects, which occurs secondary to disruption of normal intrauterine development. Deformities of the craniofacial complex and extremities are commonly noted findings. In this case, extensive dental caries and supernumerary teeth were identified in a 3 year-old Asian boy with amniotic band syndrome who presented with bilateral cleft lip and palate and distal extremity constrictions, amputations and syndactyly. Oral rehabilitation for this child including preventive and restorative procedures was performed under general anesthesia in a hospital operating room. This report highlights amniotic band syndrome as an etiologic factor for atypical facial clefting and bilateral cleft lip and palate.Keywords: AMNIOTIC BAND SYNDROME; CLEFT LIP AND PALATE; TEETH SUPERNUMERARY; DENTAL CARIES; ANESTHESIA GENERAL
Document Type: Case report
Affiliations: 1: Division of Pediatric Dentistry, and now is in private practice, Dallas, Texas, NY, Eastman Dental Center, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 2: Division of Pediatric Dentistry, Departments of Dentistry and Pediatrics, Eastman Dental Center, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 3: Division of Prosthodontics, Eastman Dental Center, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
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