Polymer-Infiltrated-Ceramic-Network, CAD/CAM Restorations for Oral Rehabilitation of Pediatric Patients with X-Linked Ectodermal Dysplasia

Functional and esthetic oral rehabilitation of young patients affected by ectodermal dysplasia is traditionally performed with direct composite restorations, which encounter various limitations. However, recent advances in computer-aided design/computer-assisted manufacturing (CAD/CAM) composites have led to the introduction of high-performance materials. In the present case report, a 9-year-old patient was treated with 20 CAD/CAM partial and peripheral restorations in polymer-infiltrated-ceramic-network material to restore deciduous and permanent teeth. The restorations were minimally invasive, since they did not require any tooth tissue preparation. Appropriate occlusal relationships with increased vertical dimension of occlusion were obtained. Tooth anatomy and esthetics were significantly improved, and chairtime was reduced.

Speech prosthesis in child patient with ectodermal dysplasia. Case report

Fabrication of several esthetic speech prostheses in a 4-year-old child patient with ectodermal dysplasia is reported. This report details, clinically and radiographically, effects in a child diagnosed with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, as well as speech device construction.

Oral rehabilitation of children with ectodermal dysplasia

The aim of this study was to describe the clinical treatment of young patients, affected by ectodermal dysplasia (ED), and to possibly establish clinical guidelines. The study design was case series. ED syndromes (EDs) are a heterogeneous group of inherited diseases characterised by abnormal development of tissues of ectodermal origin. The most common form of EDs is X linked hypohidrotic ED (HED). Characteristic triad of HED is oligo-anodontia, hypotricosis, hypo-anhydrosis. Oligo-anodontia is one of the most severe impairment, since it affects chewing, swallowing, speech, esthetics and social relation. Early prosthetic rehabilitation (at 2-3 years of age), with partial or complete dentures, is essential to improve oral function and reduce the social impairment.

Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia: a unique approach to esthetic and prosthetic management: a case report

Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia is a rare congenital disease that affects several ectodermal structures. The condition is usually transmitted as an x-linked recessive trait, in which gene is carried by the females and manifested in males. Manifestations of the disease differ in severity and involve teeth, skin, hair, nails and sweat and sebaceous gland. Ectodermal dysplasia is usually a difficult condition to manage. Prosthodontically, because of the typical oral deficiencies, and afflicted individuals are quite young to receive extensive prosthodontic treatment, which restores their appearance and helps them, for the development of positive self-image. This case report describes the management of upper jaw with over denture with copings on existing teeth i.e. two permanent peg shaped centrals as well as lateral incisors. However with adequate of retainer lower denture was provided with a new treatment modality.