Evaluation of ectodermal dysplasia

Kaohsiung J Med Sci. 2006 Apr;22(4):171-6. doi: 10.1016/S1607-551X(09)70303-1.

Abstract

This case series report outlines possible cranio-maxillofacial deformation consequences associated with ectodermal dysplasia (ED) and embryonic malformations, including dental agenesis. Also described are the oral aspects and rehabilitation. A total of 14 ED patients (7 males and 7 females, aged 5-45 years) underwent clinical examination before assessment and treatment. Lateral cephalometric radiography, Steiner's analysis, and respiratory capacity tests were performed. Most of the patients had sparse or absent hair, a short face with an unusual facial concavity, a maxillary retrusion, and a relative mandible protrusion. Depending on age and orthopedic abnormalities, patients were treated with prosthodontic and orthodontic approaches or implant treatment. Therapists should take a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach with these patients to improve their dental, masticatory, growth, and orthognathic conditions, as well as esthetic appearance.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Cephalometry
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Ectodermal Dysplasia / pathology*
  • Ectodermal Dysplasia / therapy
  • Face / abnormalities
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Tooth Abnormalities / pathology