Management Of Ectodermal Dysplasia Research Articles

Full Mouth Fixed Rehabilitation of a Young Adult with Ectodermal Dysplasia: Making Mountain Out of a Molehill in The Literal Sense

The personality of an individual is often judged by his looks. A beautiful smile brings immense pleasure, not only to the viewer but also to the wearer of the smile. Time and again in dentistry, esthetics has been the prime area of focus. Prosthodontic rehabilitation also involves esthetics as its key factor, which is challenging especially in patients with congenital diseases or syndromes. Ectodermal dysplasia is one such hereditary condition associated with failure of the development of ectoderm in the embryonic stage and can cause multiple abnormalities. The ectodermal structures like skin, nails, hair, sweat glands, and teeth are particularly affected. The management of ectodermal dysplasia is quite complex and multidisciplinary owing to the abnormal morphology in craniofacial structures, a wide array of dentofacial defects, and age of the affected individuals, as most of them are very young when they report for or are evaluated for treatment. The deciduous as well as the permanent dentition in these patients may present with anodontia, hypodontia or oligodontia or combination of these. Hypodontia is one of the most common intraoral finding among these scenarios. Therefore, the affected patients obviously require absolute attention towards prosthodontic treatments throughout their developmental years till their adulthood. This report presents a case of an adult diagnosed with having ectodermal dysplasia with hypodontia. By appropriate modification and customization, the prosthodontic management was meticulously planned for the young patient which involved a full mouth rehabilitation with tooth supported fixed prosthesis in the maxillary and mandibular arch. The devised treatment plan had a key impact on the psychological, the masticatory function, speech and facial esthetics of the patient.

Management of Ectodermal Dysplasia with Tooth Supported Complete Overdentures: A Case Report

Management of Ectodermal Dysplasia with Tooth Supported Complete Overdentures: A Case Report

Management of ectodermal dysplasia with tooth-supported computer-engineered complete overdentures: A clinical report

Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) is a genetic disorder affecting organs derived from the embryonic ectoderm. Symptoms manifest early in life, and dental anomalies, including partial or complete edentulism, affect most of these patients. Overdentures have been a popular and conservative treatment option for patients with ED with a few natural teeth. Advancements in digital technology have improved and positively influenced dentistry, including removable prosthodontics. This clinical report describes a positive treatment outcome using computer-engineered complete overdentures to rehabilitate a patient with dental manifestations of ectodermal dysplasia.

Dental Management of Ectodermal Dysplasia: A Report of Two Cases

Dental Management of Ectodermal Dysplasia: A Report of Two Cases

Multidisciplinary approach in the management of ectodermal dysplasia: A case report

Ectodermal dysplasias are rare hereditary disorders characterized by abnormal development of certain tissues and structures of ectodermal origin. The condition is of importance to dentists as it affects the teeth resulting in hypodontia or anodontia, and a dentist plays an important role in the rehabilitation of the patient. Apart from having difficulties in eating and speaking, young affected individuals can also feel that they look different from their contemporaries resulting in low self-esteem. Well-fitting and functioning prosthesis could be a great help during their schooling years, as it will improve appearance and thus boost their self-confidence. We report a case of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in a 12-year-old girl who exhibited partial anodontia, and a multidisciplinary approach comprising restorative, orthodontic, surgical, and prosthetic treatment was planned to rehabilitate the girl.The aim of the treatment was to improve psychological development apart from promoting better functioning of the stomatognathic system.

Management of Ectodermal Dysplasia in A 7 Year Old Child

Management of Ectodermal Dysplasia in A 7 Year Old Child

Oral rehabilitation of a young patient with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia: A clinical report

Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) represents a group of patients with mild to severe congenital and developmental anomalies. Dentists are the first person to identify ED in young patients. The impairment is not just the form and function but extends to the social outlook as well as the psychology of the affected individual. This case report describes management of ED with a long-span fixed partial denture fabricated using a Broadrick flag.

Clinical Presentation and Management of Ectodermal Dysplasia

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.