Dental Rehabilitation of Pediatric Patient with Ellis-van Creveld Syndrome: Case Report

Authors

• Emma Kojima DDS, Children's Mercy Kansas CityFollow
• Robin Onikul, Children's Mercy Kansas CityFollow
• Neena Patel, Children's Mercy Kansas CityFollow
• Jenna Sparks, Children's Mercy Kansas CityFollow
• Amy Burleson, Children's Mercy Kansas CityFollow

Publication Date

5-2026

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Abstract

Ellis-van Creveld Syndrome, also known as Chondroectodermal dysplasia, is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the EVC and EVC2 genes4. This syndrome is characterized by polydactyly of the hands, short limbs, ectodermal dysplasia, and congenital heart defects. Because Ellis–van Creveld syndrome affects all three embryonic layers, it presents with a range of oral manifestations, including absence of the mucobuccal fold, a serrated alveolar ridge, multiple labial frenula, abnormalities in tooth morphology, and congenitally missing teeth1. This report details a 20-month-old female who presented to the Children’s Mercy Dental Clinic in May 2019 for comprehensive dental care. The purpose of this report is to review dental treatment considerations for patients with Ellis-van Creveld Syndrome.

Disciplines

Pediatric Dentistry and Pedodontics

Notes

Presented at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) 2026 Annual Session; May 21-24, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada.

Recommended Citation

Kojima, Emma DDS; Onikul, Robin; Patel, Neena; Sparks, Jenna; and Burleson, Amy, "Dental Rehabilitation of Pediatric Patient with Ellis-van Creveld Syndrome: Case Report" (2026). Posters. 532.
https://scholarlyexchange.childrensmercy.org/posters/532