Australasian Orthodontic Journal (Nov 1999)

Orthodontic management of a patient with Epidermolysis Bullosa

  • Goldschmied Felix

DOI
https://doi.org/10.2478/aoj-1999-0014
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 15, no. 5
pp. 302 – 307

Abstract

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A male patient with a dental malocclusion presented with Epidermolysis Bullosa, a group of genetically determined diseases characterised by abnormal fragility of the skin and mucosa. Described is the management of the patient utilising Begg Light Wire fixed-appliance orthodontic treatment.