Prosthodontic Management of a Patient with Ectodermal Dysplasia— A Clinical Report

Abstract

Ectodermal Dysplasia is a congenital, diffuse and non-progressive disorder characterized by hypoplasia or
aplasia of structures derived from the ectoderm germ layer. Ectodermal dysplasia has three different inheriting
patterns with X-linked inheritance being the most common. It is classified into Hypohydrotic and hydrotic
based on the condition of sweat glands. Clinical manifestations of this disorder include hypodontia, anodontia,
soft and thin enamel, delayed eruption, xerostomia, alveolar ridge atrophy, flat nasal bridge, decreased or no
sweat glands, frontal bossing, sunken cheeks, loss of hair, and thin and abnormally shaped nails. Globally,
the cases of ectodermal dysplasia are rare, having a prevalence of 1:100,000 with only a few documented and
reported in Pakistan. This report presents a female patient, aged 16 years, who came to the OPD with the main
complaint of missing teeth. Provisional diagnosis of Ectodermal Dysplasia was made based on examination
and history. It aims to contribute to the improvement of treatment planning, promoting documentation and
early diagnosis in Pakistan.

Key Words: Complete denture, congenital, ectodermal dysplasia, ectoderm germ layer, hypodontia, prosthetic
rehabilitation,