https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6347-3353
Abstract
Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) is an inherited disorder that affects the ectoderm of a developing embryo and impacts structures that originate from it. It typically presents as a triad of missing teeth (anodontia/hypodontia), sparse hair (atrichosis/hypotrichosis), and lack of sweat glands (hypohidrosis), often accompanied by nail dystrophy and palmoplantar hyperkeratosis. There are two main types of this condition: X-linked anhidrotic or hypohidrotic and hidrotic (autosomal type). The oral manifestation of ED may include anodontia or hypodontia, with or without cleft lip and palate. Tooth loss leads to a decrease in the height of the alveolar ridges, resulting in a reduction of the vertical dimension of the lower face, disappearance of the vermilion border, and prominent lips. As a result, the affected person’s face may resemble that of an elderly individual. The current case report aims to illustrate the prosthodontic rehabilitation of 16-year-old male patient with ectodermal dysplasia and complete anodontia, visiting Dentistry Teaching Hospital, Kabul, Afghanistan. Fortunately, this patient was acceptably managed with the collaboration of several disciplines.
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The patient's father gives his consent for the publication of identifiable details, which can include photograph(s) and/or case history and/or details within the text (“Case Report”) to be published in the Dove Press Journal and Article. The Dentistry Teaching Hospital Management Board has authorized publication of these case details.
Patient Perspective
I express my gratitude to all the doctors who contributed to my treatment. I no longer worry about missing teeth when laughing and talking. My confidence in the community has increased. Of course, it takes time to get used to the prosthesis completely.
Disclosure
The authors declare that they have no competing interests in this work.