398 - Dental considerations for a patient with Xeroderma Pigmentosum: Case Report

Saturday, May 28, 2022

11:00 AM – 11:15 AM PT

Location: Sails Pavilion

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Presenting Author(s)

Andrew Graves, DMD

Pediatric Dental Resident
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
University of Nevada - Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine - Pediatric Residency
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Program Director(s)

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William Buhler, DDS

University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

This case report documents dental clinical protocols and considerations for a patient with Xeroderma Pigmentosum. Xeroderma Pigmentosum is a condition characterized by hypersensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) light and has significant influence on dental treatment planning and procedures. Protocols for this case report include UV avoidance using sunscreen, cloth coverings, light dimming, and use of self-curing dental materials to avoid excessive exposure to light. This report is a good example of one treatment approach and execution of creative dental care for a patient with Xeroderma Pigmentosum.