Oral pathology: Syndromes
Several syndromes are associated with oral pathology, involving abnormalities or conditions that manifest in the oral cavity. Here are a few examples: 1. **Cleidocranial Dysplasia:** - **Oral Manifestations:** Delayed eruption of permanent teeth, supernumerary teeth, and a characteristic facial appearance with a prominent forehead. 2. **Gardner Syndrome:** - **Oral Manifestations:** Multiple odontomas, osteomas, and dental abnormalities. It is a variant of familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). 3. **Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21):** - **Oral Manifestations:** Macroglossia, fissured tongue, delayed eruption of teeth, and a higher prevalence of periodontal disease. 4. **Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome:** - **Oral Manifestations:** Hypermobile joints, fragile mucous membranes, and a tendency toward poor wound healing. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) hypermobility may also occur. 5. **Treacher Collins Syndrome:** - **Oral Manifestations:** Facial deformities, including mandibular hypoplasi