Abstract

ABSTRACTThis article reviewed the clinical and radiologic aspects of ectodermal dysplasia as well as the dental treatment, and describe the oral rehabilitation. Patients with this disease often need complex dental treatment. The options for a definitive treatment plan may include fixed, removable, or implant-supported prostheses, singly or in combination. This clinical report describes the diagnosis and treatment of ectodermal dysplasia in the six patients (three males and three females, aged 9 to 22 years) with ectodermal dysplasia. Ectodermal dysplasia patients had a clinical examination and they had undergone radiographic and Steiner's analysis, and respiratory capability test before being assessment and treated. The prosthodontic treatment included interim removable partial dentures fabricated to establish an acceptable therapeutic occlusal vertical dimension, followed by definitive overlay removable partial dentures. As a result comprehensive and multidisciplinary team approach necessary to these patients for improve their dental, masticatory, growing, and orthognathic conditions.

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