Early teeth extraction in patients with generalized recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa: A case series.
Sebastián Véliz MéndezHinrich HuberMaría Joao YuberoIgnacia FuentesFatimah AlsayerSusanne M Krämer StrengerPublished in: Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry (2020)
Considering the challenges of severe mucosal fragility and microstomia in patients with generalized RDEB, early teeth extractions are a reasonable option as an orthodontic management. This approach reduces the severity of dental crowding as the child gets older and reduces the need for orthodontic appliances. Individual factors such as access to dental care, general health, and oral health have an important impact on the decision-making process. Orthodontic treatment planning should include a multidisciplinary team.