Oral manifestations and dental care of epidermolysis bullosa patient: a case report

Aim: The aim of this report is to present clinical features of patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) and describe effective methods of dental management for these individuals. Case Report: Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a rare inherited disorder with skin and oral manifestations. The patient in this report was 25-year-old female, has been diagnosed with Junctional EB at birth, presented to University at Buffalo clinics for a routine dental appointment. Clinical examinations revealed classical mucocutaneous features of EB such as; multiple hemorrhagic bullae with scar tissues, limited mouth opening, dental caries, poor oral hygiene, enamel pitting, and occlusal wear. A proper dental management care was provided. Conclusion: This case report presented clinical features of individuals with Epidermolysis bullosa (EB), focusing on proper methods of dental care for affected patients by this inherited disorder.