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Ellis-Van Creveld Syndrome, neonatal teeth and breastfeeding impairment: a case report
ABSTRACT Because of multisystemic impairment in patients with Ellis-van Creveld syndrome, multidisciplinary care may be demanded since birth to assure breastfeeding. This report presents a case of an Ellis-van Creveld infant that was facing breastfeeding difficulties because of maxillary neonatal te...
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Published in: | RGO - Revista Gaúcha de Odontologia 2021, Vol.69 |
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Summary: | ABSTRACT Because of multisystemic impairment in patients with Ellis-van Creveld syndrome, multidisciplinary care may be demanded since birth to assure breastfeeding. This report presents a case of an Ellis-van Creveld infant that was facing breastfeeding difficulties because of maxillary neonatal teeth. A 3 months old male infant with Ellis-van Creveld syndrome was referred to Pediatric Dentistry Department because of two upper neonatal teeth causing breastfeeding difficulties. Clinical examination revealed that teeth position was compatible to 51 and 61, and both presented uncommon ectopic soft tissue placement, conical crown and hypoplastic enamel covered by a large amount of dental biofilm. Radiography indicated they were of normal series and had 2/3 of crown completion. Due to teeth mobility that impaired breastfeeding, treatment option was exodontia. Early tooth eruption, such as in natal and neonatal teeth, by itself can’t be considered a reason for exodontia. But exodontia must be considered when an early erupted tooth(s) impairs breastfeeding, especially in systemically compromised infants. In this present case report, after teeth extraction, the infant was able to breastfeed and gain weight properly.
RESUMO Devido ao comprometimento multissistêmico em pacientes com Síndrome de Ellis-Van Creveld, cuidados multidisciplinares podem ser necessários desde o nascimento a fim de assegurar o aleitamento materno. O presente relato apresenta um caso de um bebê portador de Síndrome de Ellis-Van Creveld, o qual apresentava dificuldades durante a amamentação devido a dentes neonatais superiores. Um bebê de 3 meses de vida, portador da Síndrome de Ellis-Van Creveld foi encaminhado ao Departamento de Odontopediatria, por apresentar dois dentes neonatais superiores, os quais estavam causando dificuldades durante o aleitamento materno. O exame clínico demonstrou que a posição dos dentes era compatível com os dentes decíduos #51 e #61, ambos apresentavam implantação ectópica incomum em tecido mole, apresentavam coroa cônica e esmalte hipoplásico coberto por grande quantidade de biofilme dentário. O exame radiográfico indicou que os dentes eram compatíveis com a série normal e apresentavam desenvolvimento completo de 2/3 da coroa. Devido a mobilidade dentária, a qual prejudicava o aleitamento materno, a opção de tratamento foi a exodontia. A erupção dentária precoce, como ocorre com dentes natais ou neonatais, por si só não pode ser considerada motivo para a realiza |
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ISSN: | 0103-6971 1981-8637 1981-8637 |
DOI: | 10.1590/1981-863720210004620200048 |