Combined orthodontic and periodontic treatment in a child with Papillon Lefèvre syndrome

Authors

• Maha A. AlSarheed, From the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Science, Division of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Fares S. Al-Sehaibany, From the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Science, Division of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Abstract

A 9-year-old girl with Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome (PLS) was treated orthodontically 24 months after the start of mechanical and antibiotic therapy in adjunct with periodontal treatment every 6 weeks. After achieving stable periodontal conditions, orthodontic treatment was commenced to correct the teeth position, facial profile, and maxillary protraction. Following the combination therapy and a failure to detect Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans from any site in the oral cavity, orthodontic treatment with a fixed appliance was performed aside from creating space for eruption of permanent teeth. We found that combined periodontal and orthodontic treatment of PLS may be successful with a complex interdisciplinary regimen and close follow up. This is a 2-year follow-up case report of a girl with PLS. Orthodontic and periodontic therapy were offered using combined treatments of orthodontic and periodontal with the benefit of prosthodontic consultation, resulting in a treatment plan.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

987

Last Page

992

Recommended Citation

AlSarheed, Maha A. and Al-Sehaibany, Fares S. (2015) "Combined orthodontic and periodontic treatment in a child with Papillon Lefèvre syndrome," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 36: Iss. 8, Article 15.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2015.8.11437