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| Year : 2016 | Volume
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| Issue : 2 | Page : 108-111 |
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Papillon–lefevre syndrome: A dilemma for the dentist
Harmesh Sharma1, Deepak Kumar Gupta2, Nirupama Tayal3
1 Department of Periodontics, Government Dental College and Hospital, Patiala, Punjab, India
2 Department of Orthodontics, Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Chandigarh, Haryana, India
3 Civil Hospital, Ambala City, Haryana, India
Correspondence Address:
Deepak Kumar Gupta
Department of Orthodontics, Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Chandigarh
India
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DOI: 10.4103/2277-4696.192977
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Papillon–Lefevre syndrome (PLS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by palmoplantar keratinization and premature loss of both primary and permanent dentition. Patients are often edentulous at an early age. Therefore, the dentist should be aware of the same because an early diagnosis of the syndrome can help preserve the teeth by early institution of treatment, using a multidisciplinary approach. Here, we present a case of PLS, along with a comprehensive review of the etiology, clinical features, and management of the condition. |
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