Dental Management of Ectodermal Dysplasia: A Report of Two Cases
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Dental Advancements - Year 2017, Vol 9, Issue 3
Abstract
Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) is a rare genetic disorder recognized by the failure of the development of two or more ectodermal structures mainly skin, hair, nails, exocrine glands, and teeth. The main two types of ED are ahydrotic or hypohidrotic and hidrotic ED. It is characterized by three “H”: Hypotrichosis, hypohidrosis, and hypodontia. Dental problems include a partial or complete absence of primary and/or permanent dentition. Dental management of affected individuals is a very complex issue and a multidisciplinary approach is recommended. The unesthetic appearance, poor self-image, and school/job-related discrimination have a negative psychological effect on the patient. Therefore, an early treatment of craniofacial features is recommended. The management of the orofacial disfigurement provides the patient confidence and improved psychosocial behavior with positive feedback. Dental management of two hypohidrotic type ED with hypodontia is illustrated in the present paper. Both the patients had no familial history of ED. Considering the age of the patients, oral rehabilitation with complete dentures was done and follow-up plan was explained to the parents. Classification, clinical features, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment modalities are also discussed.
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Rajeev Pandey, Anit Khatri
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