Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-2 | Issue-11 | 260-264
Case Report
Early Dental Rehabilitation of a Young Patient with Ectodermal Dysplasia-Case Report
BEN DAYA Mélèke, CHALBI Manel, JEMMALI Badiaa
Published : Nov. 30, 2017
Abstract
Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) is a rare hereditary disease characterized by a
congenital dysplasia of several structures of ectodermal origin. Common
manifestations include defective hair follicles and eyebrows and deficiency of sweat
glands. Intraorally, anodontia, hypodontia or oligodontia are the most common
findings. We report the case of a four-year-old girl who was referred to the pediatric
dentistry department of hospital la Rabta (Tunisia) and exhibited many of the dental
manifestations of ED as well as general abnormalities. Our early oral rehabilitation
was launched to improve oral functions and esthetics by including the fabrication of
two removable prostheses and acid-etched composite resin restorations. The patient
reported a good adaptation of the conventional dental removable prosthesis and
parents were satisfied with the treatment.