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Dental phenotype in an adolescent with osteogenesis imperfecta type XII.

Joanna Yuet-Ling TungJeni Lai-In HoRicky WongSiu-Chung Fung
Published in: BMJ case reports (2022)
Mutation in SP7, encoding the osteoblast-specific transcription factor SP7 (also known as osterix), has been described to cause osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) type XII. However, the exact dental phenotype has not been well described. We report the detailed dental manifestation of a boy known to have OI type XII, presented with impacted dentition, necessitating combined oral and maxillofacial surgical and orthodontic treatment. This case also highlighted the need of multidisciplinary team assessment in this group of children.
Keyphrases
  • transcription factor
  • oral health
  • young adults