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KMID : 1144020170130010023
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Journal of Korean Association for Disability and Oral Health
2017 Volume.13 No. 1 p.23 ~ p.27
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ALTERNATIVE ORAL REHABILITATION OF A CHILD WITH ECTODERMAL DYSPLASIA - A CASE REPORT -
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Lee Eun-Gyung
Kim Ji-Yeon
Kim Shin
Jeong Sung-Hee
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Abstract
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Ectodermal Dysplasia is a genetic disorder caused by the abnormal development of two or more structures derived from the ectodermal layer. As an aspect in dentistry, ectodermal dysplasia is characterized by hypodontia, conical or peg-shaped teeth, reduced salivary secretion and decreased vertical dimension. These unfavorable oral conditions make children to have difficulties with mastication, esthetics, and even in social activities.
This case report presents an alternative oral rehabilitation treatment of a 4-year-old boy with ectodermal dysplasia. A removable space maintainer with artificial teeth in maxillary arch was delivered according to the initial treatment plan. However, the child failed to adapt the appliance because of his masticatory habit. Then a fixed-type space maintainer was delivered on the patient’s esthetic demand and it restored function, esthetics and self-esteem of the patient.
The treatment described here suggests that individually customized considerations are essential for the oral rehabilitation of a patient with ectodermal dysplasia.
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KEYWORD
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Ectodermal Dysplasia, Oral Rehabilitation, Space Maintainer
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