title: Telescopic overdenture for oral rehabilitation of ectodermal dysplasia patient.
abstract: Reduced number of teeth with underdeveloped alveolar ridges poses a greatest prosthetic challenge in rehabilitation of ectodermal dysplasia patients (ED). Furthermore, surgical risks and financial constraints may preclude the implant supported prosthesis, the most desirable treatment option in an adult ED patient. Long edentulous span does not permit fixed dental prosthesis (FDP) as well. Telescopic denture by incorporating the best of both fixed and removable prosthesis can be a viable treatment alternative for ED patients with compromised dentition and limited finances. A 21-year-old young girl presented with chief complaint of esthetics and mastication due to missing upper and lower teeth. A provisional diagnosis of ED was made based on familial history, physical, and oral examination. This clinical report describes management of an adult ED patient by means of telescopic overdenture prosthesis in mandibular arch and FDP in maxillary arch which restored esthetics, function, and social confidence of the patient in a cost effective manner.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Surgery, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Charu
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Mahesh
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Verma
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Rekha
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Shubhra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gill
keywords: Ectodermal dysplasia; hypodontia; telescopic overdenture