Abstract
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a rare hereditary disorder of the connective tissue that
can have oral manifestations that can complicate the prosthodontic rehabilitation
of edentulous patients. Intraoral features such as fragile mucosa, impaired healing,
limited intraoral space, and a deep palatal vault can compromise treatment with conventional
complete dentures. This clinical report describes the management of a 30-year-old
edentulous man with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome by using metal base complete dentures fabricated
with selective laser melting (SLM) technology.
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Published online: January 17, 2020
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