Treatment strategy for patients with ectodermal dysplasia: a case report.
Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) is a hereditary condition characterized by abnormal development of the skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, and the stomatognathic system. There are many different types of ectodermal dysplasia of which X-linked anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia is the most common. Multiple genes have been discovered to cause ectodermal dysplasias. With any form of ED, children may display a range of symptoms and challenging rehabilitation. This clinical report presents the treatment plan for a young patient with ED and anodontia requiring prosthetic restoration.
Martin
Jack W
JW
Department of Head and Neck Surgery, MDACC, Houston, TX 77030-4009, USA.
Tselios
Nicholas
N
Chambers
Mark S
MS
D000367:Age Factors; D000848:Anodontia / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported / Q000379:methods; D004476:Ectodermal Dysplasia / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male