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Achondroplasia
Autosomal dominant
Short stature/extremities
Normal intelligence
Frontal bossing, midface hypoplasia, macroglossia
Dental crowding, missing teeth, open bite
May have atlantoaxial instability, difficult airway
ADHD
10% prevalence 4-17 years
Boys 2-3x more likely
Inattention, hyperactivity/impulsivity
Increased caries risk (poor OH)
Increased attrition (nail biting, chewing)
Increased trauma
Meds have side effects (bruxism, tachycardia, xerostomia)
Avoid tx on drug holidays, keep appt. short
Adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s disease)
Autoimmune or after infection
Salt craving, tiredness, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Hyperpigmentation of body
Hyperpigmentation of mucous membranes, tongue, lips
Pt should take regular steroid dose before dental visit
Consult w/ endocrinologist for invasive tx
Allergic Rhinitis (hay fever)
IgE mediated alleric reaction
Rhinorrhea, sneezing, nasal obstruction, itchy eyes, cough, fatigue
Dolichofacial, allergic shiners
Malocclusion, high arched palate (mouth breathing)
Angelman Syndrome
Maternal genetic issue chromosome 15
Intellectual delay, sleep issues, microcephaly, hand flapping, speech issues, neurologic issues
Happy demeanor, hyperactivity
Microcephaly, prognathic mandible, widely spaced teeth, wide mouth, drooling, protruding tongue
Increased CRA, gingival hypertrophy (anticonvulsants)
Apert Syndrome
Autosomal dominant
Craniosynostosis
Syndactyly (mitten hands), high forehead, hearing loss, intellectual disability (sometimes)
Cleft palate sometimes, hypertelorism, flat nose
Dental crowding, class III, missing or extra teeth, shovel shaped incisors
May be difficult airway
Asthma
Chronic inflammatory disorder
Wheezing, cough, shortness of breath
Dolichofacial
Increased caries risk
Enamel defects
Increased gingivitis and periodontal disease risk
Malocclusion (mouth breathing)
Need to keep anxiety low (avoid triggering attack)
Higher risk for laryngospasm/bronchospasm in sedation
Avoid narcotics (meperidine) with sedation)
N2O not contraindicated in mild/moderate asthma
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Neurotransmitter abnormalities
More likely in male
41% intellectual disability
Impaired social interaction, impaired communication, presence of restricted/obsessive interests
OH may be poor and CRA higher
Consider desensitization visits
Beckwith-Wiedemann
Abnormal chromosome 11
Large size for newborn, poor feeding, seizures, increased tumor development
Large tongue, large eyes
Macroglossia may cause malocclusion
Difficult airway from tongue obstruction
Behcet’s Syndrome
Autoimmune disorder
Multi-system disease; mucocutanous ulcers, ocular disease, arthralgia, vascular disease, GI issues, neurologic issues
Recurrent aphthous ulcers
Increased caries, periodontal disease
Treated with steroids, immunosuppressants
Eye involvement may lead to blindness
Beta Thalassemia
Abnormal synthesis of hemoglobin
Failure to thrive, chronic fatigue, pale skin
Maxillary expansion, hypertelorism, frontal bossing
Iron deposits on teeth and in salivary glands (decrease salivary flow)
Increase caries, dental delay, “hair on end” alveolar bone, mucosal pallor
Burning tongue
Need hematology consult (PT/INR and ANC status)
Treated with RBC transfusion and iron; BMT is only definitive cure
Cardiac arrhythmias
Variation in heart rhythm
Caused by cardiomyopathy, CHD, infection, chemical imbalance, fever, medications, etc.
Most common type is atrial fib
Medications can cause oral issues (ulcers, xerostomia, taste, gingival hyperplasia)
May be on anticoagulants - need INR
Minimizing stress important
Celiac
Immune mediated
More in women
Stomach pain, diarrhea, weight loss, anemia, weakness, failure to thrive
Delayed tooth eruption
Atrophic glossitis
Enamel defects (esp. MIH)
Can have recurrent aphthous ulcers
Cerebral Palsy
Abnormal brain development in prenatal or perinatal period
Various classifications - spastic, dyskinetic, ataxic, mixed
Intellectual disability, speech issues, joint/muscle issues, respiratory issues, seizures
Periodontal disease, caries, malocclusions, constricted maxilla (hypotonia of tongue)
Oral motor dysfunction (poor swallowing with tongue thrust, bruxism, erosion, trauma, gag reflex, sialorrhea)
CHARGE
Autosomal dominant or de novo
Coloboma of eye
Heart defects
Atresia of nasal choanae
Restriction of growth
Genital or urinary issues
Ear abnormalities
Dental findings: clefts, micrognathia, taurodont, hypodontia, supernumerary, delayed eruption
Be concerned with airway issues, SBE prophylaxis
Chediak-Higashi
Autosomal recessive
Defect in lysosomal trafficking
Recurrent skin infections, neutropenia, neurologic degredation
Gingival bleeding, early exfoliation of teeth, periodontitis, aphthous ulcers
Need CBC prior to dental tx (ANC and platelet count)
BMT for treatment, platelet transfusions, splenectomy
Cleft Lip/Palate
Most common birth defect worldwide
CL: males; CP (only): female
Maxillary hypoplasia, supernumerary/missing teeth, enamel hypoplasia, taurodontism
Increased caries risk (abnormal salivary gland ducts)
Upredictable airway
Cleidocranial dysostosis
Autosomal dominant
Underdeveloped/missing clavicle
Other joint issues (scoliosis, loose joints, short limbs)
Brachycephaly, small upper jaw, wide nasal bridge, hypertelorism
Delayed exfoliation/eruption, impacted teeth, supernumerary teeth, malocclusion, taurodontism, enamel hypoplasia
Cockayne Syndrome
AKA progeria (accelerated aging)
Progressive neurologic dysfunction, short stature, failure to thrive, aged/wrinkled skin
Small mouth, enamel hypoplasia, high caries risk, crowding, missing teeth
Difficult airway
Congestive Heart Failure
Cardiac output is unable to meet demands
Fatigue, weakness, irritability, dyspnea, tachypnea with rales, chronic cough
Peripheral edema
Infection of mouth, petechiae, xerostomia (drugs)
Need MD consult
Minimize epinephrine
Prevent orthostatic hypotension
INR when on anticoagulant
Cornelia de Lange
Spontaneous mutation
Thick eyebrows, short nose, upturned nose,, long philtrum, thin upper lip, congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Developmental delay, short 5th finger
Seizures, heart defects, behavior issues
Small teeth, delayed eruption, dental erosion (GERD), malocclusion, missing teeth
Can have cleft palate
Cri du chat
High pitched cry
Lowbirth weight, physical and cognitive growth retardation/feeding problems
Cardiac issues
Microcephaly, short neck, hypertelorism, facial asymmetry, low set ears
Bifid uvula, malocclusions, anterior open bite, poor OH, enamel hypoplasia, chronic periodontitis, erosion
Behavior guidance/anticipatory guidance important (aggressive prevention)
Crohn Disease
Immune mediated
Slight female predilection; runs in families
Can occur any part of GI tract (oral, esophageal, intestinal)
Ulceration of mucosa; cobblestoning of mucosa
Increased risk of caries
Mucogingivitis, ulcers, deep linear ulceration
May have aphthous stomatitis
Crouzon Syndrome
Autosomal dominant
Tall forehead, proptosis (bulging eyes), hypertelorism, small airway
Most common type of craniosynostosis
Normal intelligence; some ID
High palate, clefts, hyperdontia/hypodontia, crowding, tooth morphology abnormalities
Cyclic Neutropenia
Spontaneous episodes of neutropenia recurring every 14-35 days, lasting 3-5 days
Cyclic fever, pain, malaise, ulcers, gingivitis
Aggressive removal of dental plaque/calculus needed; consider CHX during neutropenia
May need antibiotic coverage`
Cystic Fibrosis
Autosomal recessive
Chronic pulmonary disease and pancreatic insufficiency
Enamel hypoplasia and discoloration of permanent teeth (from abx)
Salivary gland involvement
Increased calculus, gingivitis
Decreased caries (may be from abx)
Increased candidiasis
Consult physician for dental tx, antibiotic prescription (to make sure it doesn’t interact with antibiotic for CF treatment)
Upright sitting position, short appointments, afternoon visits (coughing in morning)
Nitrous oxide contraindicated if emphysema
Diabetes
Type I: beta cells don’t produce insulin
Type II: body is immune to insulin
7% prevalence
Fruity odor on breath
Diminished salivary flow
Peripheral neuropathy
Gingivitis/periodontitis
Candidiasis
Delayed wound healing
Make sure HbA1c > 7; may need aggressive antibiotics in uncontrolled
Uncontrolled DM = NO ORTHO
Be ready for hypoglycemic events
DiGeorge Syndrome (22q11.2 deletion)
Cardiac anomalies
Hypoparathyroidism
Intellectual disability/Psych disorders
Asymmetric facies, small mouth, velopharyngeal insufficiency, cleft palate, wide eyes, flat nasal bridge
Microdontism, enamel aberrations, delayed eruption
Difficult airway; increased infection risk
*Most common cleft lip syndrome
Down Syndrome
Varying degrees of cognitive delay
Hypotonia, broad/short hands and fingers, cardiac defects 40%
Higher tendency towards leukemia, other infectious diseases, Alzheimer’s, hypothyroidism
Maxillary hypoplasia, flat back of head, small ears, short nose, upward slanting eyes
Increased risk atlantoaxial instability (no protective stabilization if so)
Increased periodontal disease, low level of caries, mouth breathing, malocclusion, delayed eruption, bruxism, tooth number issues, taurodontism
Airway obstruction issues due to macroglossia, large tonsils, atlantoaxial instability, hypotonia
Eating Disorders
Anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder
Anorexia: hirsutism, amenorrhea, brittle nails, hypotension, muscular weakness, osteoporosis
Bulimia: normal range of weight, depression, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, trauma to esophagus, Russell’s sign (hardened calluses over knuckles of hand)
BED: at least once a week over 3 months
All have increased dental caries risk; some dental erosion, perimolysis, enlarged salivary gland with BN
Encourage to rinse with alkaline solution after vomiting
Ectodermal Dysplasias
Over 150 syndromes with abnormalities of ectodermal structures
Most common is hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
Sparse hair, thin hair, thin skin with decreased pigment, dry mucosa, small brittle nails, variable function of sweat glands, hypodontia to anodontia of teeth
Maxillary hypoplasia, pinched nose, thick lips, possible cleft
Teeth often conical/peg shaped, taurodont molars
Enamel hypoplasia possible
Prosth may be needed as early as 2 years of age with multiple replacements as child grows
Ehlers-Danlos
Defect in collagen
Flexible joints, stretchy skin that bruises easily
Hypermobility type, Vascular type, Kyphosis type, Arthrochalasia type, Cardiac Type, or Periodontal Type
Slender and asymmetric face, hypertelorism, short nose, low ears, high palate
Periodontal disease, TMJ issues, thin mucosa, enamel hypoplasia, pulp stones and malformed roots
Avoid fluoroquinolones
Be prepared for hemorrhage and test coagulation prior to procedures
Ortho relapse common
Epidermolysis Bullosa
Simplex, Junctional, Dystrophic, and Kindler
Issues with keratin causing blistering in response to mechanical trauma or heat
Risk for infection due to open wounds, contracture/mitten deformities, malnutrition and dehydration
Bullae, scarring, dry skin and lips with hair loss and blindness occasionally
Scarring may lead to limited mouth opening
Enamel hypoplasia and hypomineralization
Periodontal disease, oral blisters
Use lubrication with dental instruments and minimally stretch or touch tissues
Avoid blocks with LA
Difficult intubation; but most dental treatment needs to be done under GA if invasive
Epilepsy
Disruption in neuron activity in the brain
Acute symptomatic seizure: occurs with systemic or brain insult
Unprovoked seizure; status epilepticus: seizures prolonged or immediately recurrent without return to consciousness
Partial: most common type; affects only part of brain, variable presentation
Generalized: affects all of brain; absence, atonic, myoclonic, tonic-clonic
Increased risk of dental caries due to medication-related xerostomia
Medication-induced gingival hypertrophy
Trauma risk
Verify pt has medications with them, avoid xylocaine and meperidine, avoid seizure triggers (light, stress, etc.)
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Chronic, irreversible progressive disease characterized by destruction of 50-75% of nephrons
Requires long-term dialysis or kidney transplant
Caused by congenital anomalies, glomerulonephritis, DM, HTN
Fatigue, malaise, loss of appetite, failure to thrive, HTN, edema, frequent urination
Xerostomia, metallic taste, anemia, petechiae/ecchymosis, enamel hypoplasia, rootless teeth, gingivitis, parotitis
May require Abx prophylaxis
Defer tx if not controlled (ANC < 1000/mm3, PLT < 75k/mm3); if well-controlled no contraindications for dental tx
If transplantation is planned, follow normal transplantation guidelines
Avoid dental tx day before dialysis
Systemic fluoride not recommended due to fluoride retention
Avoid meds metabolized by kidneys (NSAIDs, some Abx)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Growth deficits, joint and bone anomalies, intellectual disability, seizures
Can have cardiac defects and renal defects
Underdeveloped/absent philtrum, thin vermillion border, small head, hypoplastic mandible, hypertelorism, short nose, flat midface, cleft lip/palate
Malformed, missing, misaligned teeth
Delayed dental development
May need SBE, may need to avoid drugs processed by renal system, need good behavior management
Fragile X
Most common cause of inherited intellectual disability
Seizures, mitral valve prolapse, flat feet, HTN, hearing issues, autism/ADD
High palate, elongated face, macrocephaly, strabismus, large ears
Malocclusion, supernumeraries
May need sedation for tx due to behavior
No N2O if active otitis media
Gardner Syndrome
Mutation in chromosome 5 tumor suppressor gene
Multiple polyposis of large intestines with high malignant potential
Osteomas, sebaceous cysts, fibromas, lipomas, other lesions
Increased prevalence of thyroid carcinoma
Compound odontomas, hypodontia or hyperdontia, multiple odontomas (esp. in mandible and outer cortex of skull)
Increased density of bone slows ortho movements
Need early screening for cancers; NSAIDS may reduce number of polyps formed