Q: Which doctor should be consulted for Cleidocranial Dysplasia?
A: If the dentist diagnoses the condition, then he will refer to an orthopedic doctor, an orthdontic surgeon or a cosmetic surgeon depending on the priority.
Q: Is there any way to prevent Cleidocranial Dysplasia?
A: Since the disease is transmitted genetically Cleidocranial Dysplasia cannot be prevented.
Q: Is Cleidocranial Dysplasia fatal?
A: No, there is no evidence to prove that the disease is a primary cause of death. People with CCD can be expected to lead a normal, productive life with symptomatic management.
Q: Will my children inherit the condition if I have CCD?
A: This is usually an inherited condition. There is a 50% chance that a child will have it. Two-thirds causes of the condition are genetic.
Q: Will my children get the condition if I do not have CCD?
A: This is a rare condition and it is unlikely for it to happen in your child. However if it does happen it is due to the mutation of a gene and is called a spontaneous genetic mutation. However the chances of having another child with it are very small.
