DIAGNOSIS AND PROSTHODONTIC TREATMENT OF A CASE OF ECTODERMAL DYSPLASIA

Authors

  • Dr Omo J.O. Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Benin, Benin City Nigeria. Author
  • J. E Enabulele Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Benin, Benin City Nigeria Author

Keywords:

Ectodermal dysplasia, diagnostic features, overdenture

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To highlight the diagnostic features and the benefits of prosthetic rehabilitation with removable overdenture.

 

CASE REPORT:  A 29 years old female patient presented with complaint of not being happy and comfortable with the size and shape of her teeth. On clinical examination, the patient presented with alopecia, koilonychias, sparse hair on her skin, appeared warm and dry. There was sparse hair on her eye brow and eye lashes, with moderate dryness of the oral mucosa, partial anodontia and hypoplastic conical teeth in the upper and lower jaws. A diagnosis of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia was made based on history, clinical and radiographic findings. Upper and lower removable partial overdenture fabricated and fitted successfully

 

CONCLUSION: Prosthetic rehabilitation of patients with ectodermal dysplasia presents a unique challenge to the prosthodontist. Treatment with an overdenture was useful to improve function, aesthetics and self-confidence in the patient.

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Published

2018-07-20

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2018): Afr J Oral and Maxillofac Path. Med. Vol.4 No. 2 July – Dec 2018

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