Prosthetic management of hypohydrotic ectodermal dysplasia with anodontia. Case report

Aust Dent J. 1990 Apr;35(2):113-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1990.tb05873.x.

Abstract

The patient in this report is a young boy with hypohydrotic ectodermal dysplasia. His case is exceptional in that anodontia was complete in both deciduous and permanent dentitions. A brief review of this condition is presented along with the prosthetic management of the case which emphasizes the need for regular modification and replacement of dentures worn by growing child.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anodontia / therapy*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Denture, Complete*
  • Ectodermal Dysplasia / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male