Ectodermal Dysplasia: A Case Report of Aesthetic and Functional Rehabilitation

Abstract

During the development of embryo ectodermal dysplasia occurs as a consequence of disturbances of the
endoderm. Clinical features include hypotrichosis and palmoplantar hyperkeratosis or alopecia,a triad of nail
dystrophy,a partial or complete absence of primary and/or permanent dentition,and lack of sweat glands. In
this study, the syndrome ectodermal dysplasia shows a severe case of anodontia. Since the oral rehabilitation
of these cases is often difficult; particularly in pediatric patients, treatment should be administered by a
multidisciplinary team involving pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, prosthodontics, and oral-maxillofacial
surgery.