Axenfeld–Rieger syndrome: a case report

Abstract

Axenfeld–Rieger syndrome (ARS) is a rare autosomal dominant condition manifesting as a heterogeneous group of features. Of particular note are the ocular and craniofacial anomalies and dental features such as hypodontia, microdontia, taurodontism, enamel hypoplasia, conical-shaped teeth, shortened roots and delayed eruption. To treat cases with ARS effectively, a multidisciplinary approach is required, and this report describes the complex and long-term management of a case with input from Paediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry, Speech and Language Therapy, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Radiology.

Key words:

• Axenfeld Rieger syndrome
• multidisciplinary care
• orthognathic surgery
• severe hypodontia

Acknowledgements

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Contributors GTM, SL and BS treated patient. ACD and GTM for manuscript writing and editing.

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