Periodontal Management of a Patient with Kindler Syndrome

Kindler syndrome is a subtype of epidermolysis bullosa with gingival fragility and periodontitis as common oral manifestations of these patients. Because of the early onset and rapid progression of periodontitis in these patients, clinical management of their oral status is an important aspect of their multidisciplinary care and treatment We present a successful maintenance case report of a patient who has been followed in Hamadan University of Medical Sciences Periodontology Department. The patient was given conservative nonsurgical periodontal treatment and followed every 3 months for one year The periodontal status of these patients could be well managed by accurate treatment and a good maintenance program