Fraser syndrome is a rare genetic malformation with an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance and an incidence of consanguinity ranging from 15% to 25%. A 5-year-old male patient who is a carrier of
Fraser syndrome initiated treatment in the pediatric dentistry sector. The patient was fed parenterally since birth, experienced recurring bouts of chronic
lung disease, and was referred to the pediatric dentistry sector by the medical team. Radiographic examination revealed the presence of all permanent teeth. Supragingival
dental calculus,
halitosis, and gingival
inflammation were also observed.
Dental calculus was removed by manual scraping, and chemotherapeutic agents were used,
chlorhexidine 0,12%,
chlorhexidine gel 2%, and
PVP-I, to control the bacterial flora. The patient is still being monitored after an 8-year follow-up period, the complications associated with
periodontal disease decreased, and since the initiation of treatment, the patient has not needed to be hospitalized because of chronic
lung disease. This study reports the case of a patient diagnosed with
Fraser syndrome and describes the clinical manifestations (general and oral).