If you were to be presented with a picture of a child with dental abnormalities consistent with this picture, you are likely dealing with a child with Hallerman -Streiff Syndrome

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On the other hand you might be provided with a clinical vignette where this dental pattern is merely described as peg shaped, pointed and missing teeth and a smile that only a mother (can barely) love!

If you want to remember this association, just picture Hockey - Manwithout teeth instead of Hallerman

Hallerman - Streiff is a disease grouped under the ectodermal hypoplasia category.

In addition to dental abnormalities, the following may also be described or shown to you on the exam.

• Hypoplastic nails
• Fine Sparse hair
• Abnormalities of the sweat and sebaceous glands
• Short stature
• Craniofacial abnormalties