J Dent Oral Biol | Volume 2, Issue 7 | Case Report | Open Access

Early Prosthetic Treatment of Young Children with Ectodermal Dysplasia: Two Case Reports

Perry JE1, Perry S1, Soto DM1, Cline JA2 and Mugayar LR2*

1Department of Prosthodontics, University of Florida College of Dentistry, USA
2Department of Pediatrics, University of Florida College of Dentistry, USA

*Correspondance to: Mugayar LR 

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Abstract

Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) is an inherited disorder characterized by the abnormal development of ectodermally derived anatomic structures, with features such as onchodysplasia, trichodysplasia, dyshidrosis, and oligodontia. Hypoplasia of the alveolar ridges is also associated and removable prosthodontics is the most common treatment modality for dental management. Oral rehabilitation is recommended for the positive development of self-esteem as well as for improved speech, masticatory function and facial esthetics. The purpose of this article is to present early prosthetic rehabilitation of two toddlers or very young patients with ED, aiming to contribute to enhance the current literature, considering that it does not provide much information on this topic

Citation:

Perry JE, Perry S, Soto DM, Cline JA2, Mugayar LR. Early Prosthetic Treatment of Young Children with Ectodermal Dysplasia: Two Case Reports. J Dent Oral Biol. 2017; 2(7): 1052.

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