Hypertrichosis is characterized by increased growth of the
hair, which is beyond the normal variation and in areas that are not
predominantly androgen-dependent. Gingival overgrowth, a common gingival
disease, can be caused by inflammation, drug use, leukemic infiltration, and
malignancies. Tooth eruption disorders can manifest in several
clinical conditions, where the oral location, the number of affected teeth, and
the etiology of the disorders vary considerably.
This clinical case reports delayed permanent teeth eruption with
generalized gingival hyperplasia in a child with a genetic disorder and
heredited hypertrichosis. A 10-year-old male patient was referred to the
pediatric dentist with the main complaints of delayed eruption of permanent teeth
and swollen gums. The child was diagnosed with high-grade hydronephrosis
in the right kidney before birth. Genetic tests revealed that the child has a
pathological male karyotype 45, XY, with a translocation between chromosomes 13
and 14 inherited from the maternal side. On extraoral examination, dysmorphic
facies, a brachyplatycephalic head configuration, coarse facial
features, a broad nose, and a short neck were evident. The gingiva was pale
pink with a fibrous consistency and extended on all tooth surfaces. The
gingival tissue did not bleed on probing. Delayed eruption of permanent teeth
was observed, with only twelve primary teeth present.
Rare diseases often show unique dental-craniofacial manifestations, and pediatric dentists, oral maxillofacial surgeons, and orthodontists are responsible for identifying and managing each patient's oral symptoms.
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