Evaluation of ectodermal dysplasia.
This case series report outlines possible cranio-maxillofacial deformation consequences associated with ectodermal dysplasia (ED) and embryonic malformations, including dental agenesis. Also described are the oral aspects and rehabilitation. A total of 14 ED patients (7 males and 7 females, aged 5-45 years) underwent clinical examination before assessment and treatment. Lateral cephalometric radiography, Steiner's analysis, and respiratory capacity tests were performed. Most of the patients had sparse or absent hair, a short face with an unusual facial concavity, a maxillary retrusion, and a relative mandible protrusion. Depending on age and orthopedic abnormalities, patients were treated with prosthodontic and orthodontic approaches or implant treatment. Therapists should take a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach with these patients to improve their dental, masticatory, growth, and orthognathic conditions, as well as esthetic appearance.
Baskan
Zelal
Z
Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey.
Yavuz
Izzet
I
Ulku
Refik
R
Kaya
Sadullah
S
Yavuz
Yasemin
Y
Basaran
Guvenc
G
Adiguzel
Ozkan
O
Ozer
Torun
T