Wicomb G M, Stephen L X G, Beighton P
University of the Western Cape, Dental Unit for Genetic Disorders, Red Cross Children's Hospital, Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa.
J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2004 Winter;28(2):107-12. doi: 10.17796/jcpd.28.2.p273r7k4tp561285.
Tooth-Nail dysplasia is a rare genetic disorder, which is classified as an ectodermal dysplasia. Diagnostic differentiation from other conditions in this category is necessary for effective dental management and genetic counseling. The oro-dental and clinical manifestations of Tooth-Nail dysplasia in an affected male infant and his father are documented. Other family members have the condition and pedigree data are in keeping with autosomal dominant inheritance. A comprehensive approach to the dental management of an affected child is proposed.
