Dental manifestations of dermatologic conditions.

Background: Cutaneous disorders can be associated with a wide variety of dental manifestations that should be familiar to dermatologists.

Objective: We sought to describe the development of the teeth, explain current dental terms, and review the dental manifestations of some dermatologic conditions.

Methods: A MEDLINE search (1966-May 2007) was performed to find relevant articles pertaining to dental manifestations of dermatologic conditions.

Results: Dental manifestations are associated with a wide variety of skin diseases that include genetic, infectious, inflammatory, and immune disorders.

Conclusions: The review is broad and focuses on commonly described manifestations. Conclusions: An appreciation and understanding of dental signs can aid in the diagnosis and treatment of many skin conditions.