“Dental Care and Complete Denture Therapy for Ectodermal Dysplasia Patients: A Comprehensive Approach”
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Ectodermal dysplasia is a genetic disorder that affects various aspects of a person's development.It is characterized by a triad of symptoms: hypodontia (lack of some teeth), hypotrichosis (sparse hair), and anhidrosis (inability to sweat properly).Individuals with this condition often face challenges related to their oral health, appearance, and ability to regulate body temperature.Managing ectodermal dysplasia through prosthodontics poses challenges due to inherent craniofacial dysmorphology, and a diverse range of dentofacial irregularities, compounded by the fact that affected individuals are often evaluated for treatment at a young age.Early dental intervention is crucial for this population's physiological and psychosocial reasons.The oral expression of ectodermal dysplasia (ED) can encompass conditions such as anodontia or hypodontia, sometimes in conjunction with cleft lip and palate.The absence of teeth contributes to the diminished height of the alveolar ridges, causing a decrease in the vertical dimension of the lower face.This can lead to the vanishing of the vermilion border and the prominence of the lips, ultimately giving the affected individual's countenance a likeness to that of an older person.This article provides an overview of dental treatment choices for individuals with ectodermal dysplasia and presents an in-depth case study illustrating the tailored prosthodontic approach involving complete denture therapy, specifically adapted for a younger patient who reported issues with chewing and an unesthetic jaw appearance.
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Early diagnosis of dental anomalies and prompt intervention are essential in the management of pediatric patients with ectodermal dysplasia, as functional and esthetic rehabilitation during childhood significantly enhances quality of life and psychosocial well-being.
“Therefore, early diagnosis of dental anomalies and prompt intervention are essential in the management of pediatric patients with ectodermal dysplasia, as functional and esthetic rehabilitation during childhood significantly enhances quality of life and psychosocial well-being [4].”
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- Authors
- Shah, R., Lagdive, S., Chheda, E., & Tank, B.
- Affiliations
- Government Dental College and Hospital (IN)
- Corresponding author
- Chheda, Ekta
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2023-08-27
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- W4386203373
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- 1
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- 3
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- 2025: 1
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- posted content
- Language
- en
- Open access
- green
- doi.org
- Topics
- Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › dental development and anomalies
- Health Sciences › Dentistry › Orthodontics › Dental materials and restorations
- Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Keywords
- ectodermal dysplasia, prosthodontics, tooth agenesis, anodontia, craniofacial dysmorphism, alveolar ridge height, lower facial height, cleft lip and palate, chewing difficulty, pediatric dentistry
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