Dental Rehabilitation with Implants in a Pediatric Patient with Ectodermal Dysplasia

J Dent Child (Chic). 2025 Sep 15;92(3):144-149.

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to describe a seven year-old boy diagnosed with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia who was rehabilitated with dental implants and partial removal prosthesis. The patient had only three dental elements: primary maxillary right first molar and primary maxillary right and left canines. The patient underwent treatment under general anesthesia in a hospital setting. Two dental implants were placed in the mandibular arch to support a dental prosthesis. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a prolonged period before continuing with the rehabilitative phase. Upon resumption, peri-implant mucositis was observed. Through professional and home plaque control measures, peri-implant tissue health was restored. A removable prosthesis was fabricated for the maxillary arch and O-ring attachments were used for the mandibular prosthesis. Given the patient's growth, prostheses may need to be replaced approximately every six months until growth is complete.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19 / epidemiology
  • Child
  • Dental Implants*
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported*
  • Denture, Partial, Removable
  • Ectodermal Dysplasia 1, Anhidrotic* / complications
  • Ectodermal Dysplasia* / complications
  • Humans
  • Male

Substances

  • Dental Implants