Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 109, Issue 2, 259-262
Copyright © 1984 by American Dental Association
Orthodontic tooth movement response in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: report of case
LA Norton
The clinical manifestations of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome have been discussed. These include oral symptoms and problems with the integument, joints, and vasculature. An outline of the variations in the types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome was given. The expected tissue response to tooth movement was discussed. Finally, a report of the orthodontic treatment of a patient with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome with its special clinical considerations was provided.