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VOLUME 8 , ISSUE 1 ( January-April, 2015 ) > List of Articles

CASE REPORT

Oral Rehabilitation for Amniotic Band Syndrome: An Unusual Presentation

Krishna Sharma

Keywords : Amniotic band syndrome, Oral rehabilitation, Craniofacial, Unusual

Citation Information : Sharma K. Oral Rehabilitation for Amniotic Band Syndrome: An Unusual Presentation. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2015; 8 (1):55-57.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1283

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-06-2019

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2015; The Author(s).


Abstract

Amniotic band syndrome (ABS) is a congenital disorder caused by entrapment of fetal parts in fibrous amniotic bands while in utero. The syndrome is underdiagnosed and its presentation is variable. The syndrome has been well described in the pediatric, orthopedic and obstetric literature; however, despite the discernable craniomaxillofacial involvement, ABS has not been reported in the dental literature very often. The present report describes a case of a patient with ABS and concomitant dental findings. How to cite this article: Hotwani K, Sharma K. Oral Rehabilitation for Amniotic Band Syndrome: An Unusual Presentation. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2015;8(1):55-57.


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