Orthodontic Treatment of a Kabuki Syndrome Patient.

Kabuki syndrome (KS) is a rare disorder characterized by somatic and psychological disturbances including special face morphology, skeletal anomalies, and other systemic disorders. Because of the diverse clinical manifestation, the management of a patient with KS may involve several medical and dental specialists, including orthodontics. The aim of the article is to present successful orthodontic treatment performed in a 14-year-old boy diagnosed with the KS. Dental relations and smile aesthetics were normalized after orthodontic treatment; however, problems with patient compliance and cooperation and an increased risk of root resorption may influence treatment outcomes. Interdisciplinary cooperation between medical and dental specialists is essential in patients with KS.