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Larsen syndrome: a review of the literature and case report |
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| Authors: | Anand K. Sajnani BDS PGDMLS MDSHons Cynthia K. Y. Yiu BDS MDS PhD |
| Affiliation: | 1. Senior Lecturer in Paediatric Dentistry, Terna Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, India, and former postgraduate student in Paediatric Dentistry, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China;2. Clinical Associate Professor in Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China |
| Abstract: | Larsen syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by multiple dislocations of the large joints and characteristic craniofacial abnormalities. It exists in both a severe autosomal recessive form and a mild autosomal dominant variety. To date, only three authors have reported oral findings for this syndrome. This paper describes an 8‐year‐old Chinese boy with Larsen syndrome who had advanced periodontitis. The need for periodontal therapy and regular monitoring of such patients has been highlighted. |
| Keywords: | Larsen syndrome periodontitis hypodontia |