title: Prosthetic rehabilitation of individuals with ectodermal dysplasia.
abstract: Ectodermal dysplasia is a genetic disorder commonly affecting the development of teeth. The quality of life of the affected individuals can be improved by a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment plan. The treatment may include removable, fixed, implant-supported prostheses, or a combination of these options. This case report describes in detail the diagnosis and treatment of two such individuals using removable overdentures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Chennai. madhanmgr@yahoo.com
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Madhan
authors.forename: Sanjna
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nayar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000848:Anodontia / Q000534:rehabilitation; D002648:Child; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003779:Denture Design; D003826:Denture, Complete, Lower; D003827:Denture, Complete, Upper; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D004476:Ectodermal Dysplasia / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014071:Tooth Abnormalities / Q000534:rehabilitation*