Dental Management of an Ectodermal Dysplasia Patient – A Stage by Stage Approach : A Case Report

Karthikeyani S. *, Bindhoo Y. A. **, V. R. Thirumurthy***
Periodicity:April - June'2020

Abstract

Ectodermal dysplasia is a hereditary condition associated with the defective development of two or more tissues of ectodermal origin, primarily affecting the skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, and teeth. The characteristic clinical features include hypotrichosis, hypohydrosis or anhydrosis, and hypodontia or anodontia. These clinical features cause aesthetic, functional, phonetic, and psychological disturbances in the patient. Dental management of young ectodermal dysplasia patients is difficult as these children are psychologically immature. Therefore, in addition to extensive dental treatment, proper understanding and handling of child psychology are also necessary. This case report describes the dental management of a six-year-old male child with ectodermal dysplasia using a staged treatment plan.

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Dental Management, Ectodermal Dysplasia, Patients, Case Report.

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