Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome (ARS) is a rare, autosomal dominant condition characterized by ocular, craniofacial, dental, and periumbilical abnormalities. Relatively little information exists on this syndrome within the dental literature despite the fact that midface hypoplasia and maxillary hypodontia are classical presenting features of this syndrome. This is a case report of a 7-year-old Caucasian female with ARS who presented with significant ocular and dental anomalies. She was also found to have osteopenia. Her dental condition is described, her immediate treatment is shown, and her long-term treatment needs are discussed.
The aim of this study was to identify and investigate care for children born, over a 17-year period (1980-1996), with cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) in the Western Health Board region of Ireland. One hundred and six cleft-affected children were identified. The incidence was 1.14 per thousand (1:871) live births. Epidemiological findings in relation to cleft type, gender, family history, and location followed international trends. The establishment of a national Register with mandatory reporting of children with CL/P in Ireland would ensure greater consistency in data collection and may help improve co-ordination of care.
Developmental vascular anomalies of the head and neck may give rise to profound esthetic problems that are a challenge to treat. These vascular anomalies may also be of significance in dentistry, particularly where extractions have to be carried out. This brief report describes a number of children who presented with different variations of these anomalies.
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