Journal of Case Reports in Dental Medicine
Vol 5, No 3 (2023)

Ectodermal Dysplasia with Anodontia in both Deciduous and Permanent Dentition: A Case Report

Bhetwal, Babita (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Sep 2023

Abstract

Ectodermal dysplasia is typically an inherited X-linked recessive trait, characterized by a variety of congenital defects in structure of ectodermal origin which includes skin, hair, teeth, nails and sweat glands. Hypodontia or anodontia of primary or permanent dentition is the most common oral findings. A 22 years old man has been reported to the Department of Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthesis Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Duwakot Bhaktapur with chief complaint of complete missing of upper and lower teeth since childhood.  He has typical features of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia; diffusely sparse hairs, reduced eyelash and eyebrows hair, midface hypoplasia, protuberant lips, satyr-like ears and prominent forehead. We present the features, diagnosis and treatment plant for the patient in this case report.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jcrdm

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Subject

Dentistry Health Professions

Description

Journal of Case Reports in Dental Medicine is a peer-reviewed, Open Access journal that publishes case reports and case series in all areas of dentistry, medical, including periodontal diseases, dental implants, oral pathology, as well as oral and maxillofacial surgery, pedodontics, conservative ...