title: Ectodermal dysplasia: dental management and benefits, a case report.
abstract: This case report describes a method of restoring function and aesthetics in a 9-year-old girl with ectodermal  dysplasia with 15 years follow-up. Ectodermal dysplasia is both physically and emotionally devastating to patients. It is  important that they are treated at an early age to help their social interaction. With proper dental intervention, the quality of  life can be improved for patients with ectodermal dysplasia.
authors.affiliation: Lebanese Society of Pediatric Dentistry, Beirut, Lebanon. drrimaosta@hotmail.com
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: El Osta Chaiban
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Chaiban
mesh_terms: D000848:Anodontia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D004476:Ectodermal Dysplasia / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011788:Quality of Life; D012649:Self Concept