title: Prosthodontic management of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia with anodontia: a case report in pediatric patient and review of literature.
abstract: Ectodermal dysplasias are rare hereditary disorders characterized by abnormal development of certain tissues and structures of ectodermal origin. The condition is important for dentists as it affects teeth resulting in hypodontia or anodontia and dentist plays an important role in rehabilitation of the patient. Affected young children with anodontia not only have difficulties in eating and speaking but can also feel that they look different from their contemporaries. Well-fitting and functioning prosthesis could be a great help during their schooling years as it will improve appearance and thus boost their self confidence. We report a case of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in an 8-year-old boy who exhibited anodontia and was successfully rehabilitated with conventional complete dentures in both maxillary and mandibular arches. The aim of the treatment was to improve psychological development apart from promoting better functioning of the stomatognathic system.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Rural Dental College, Loni, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ladda
authors.forename: Sa
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gangadhar
authors.forename: Vo
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Kasat
authors.forename: Aj
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bhandari
keywords: Anodontia; Complete dentures; Dental implants; Ectodermal dysplasia
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