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Management of Oral Mucosal Fragility: A Pediatric Dental Perspective on a Unique Case of Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex (EBS)

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Oral healthcare is severely hampered in patients with epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS), a rare inherited genodermatosis marked by mucocutaneous fragility and blister formation. This case report describes the dental management of a six-year-old female child clinically diagnosed with EBS presenting with severe periodontal manifestations such as extensive calculus accumulation, gingival bleeding, halitosis, and poor oral hygiene as a result of frequent oral ulcerations. Meticulous behaviour modification technique and atraumatic periodontal intervention were employed to minimize soft tissue injury. This report highlights the importance of early dental referral, preventive-focused care, and a multidisciplinary approach in managing pediatric patients with EBS.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.104056

Authors: Aman Singh, Nidhi Chaurasia, Meenakshi Chandel, Vinay Srivastava, Sheetal Badnaware

Institutions: Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University

Language: English

Topic: Skin and Cellular Biology Research

Subfield: Cell Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7130948489