A case of aggressive periodontitis associated with achondroplasia

Achondroplasia is a non‑lethal form of chondrodysplasia. It is transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait, with complete penetrance. It results in a disturbance in the endochondral bone formation which causes dwarfism and other associated features. A young female patient suffering from achondroplasia reported with oral manifestations showing features of aggressive periodontitis, hypoplasia of the mid‑face, clinical attachment loss, and mobility of teeth. This case report brings to light the possible association of achondroplasia and aggressive periodontitis and the importance of early referral of such cases.