Noninvasive Multi-Disciplinary Management of Ectodermal Dysplasia with Hyposalivation – A Case Report
Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) is a rare genetic condition with nearly 200 documented traits. As the name states, ED targets tissues derived from ectoderms, such as hair, skin, nails, sweat glands, and teeth. Other orofacial structures might be affected, such as salivary glands and hard palate. Lack of teeth and diminished facial height can impact negatively on child growth and psychological well-being. Therefore, assessment and an interdisciplinary management plan of orofacial components of ED children should be installed as early as possible. Here we report an early assessment and multi-disciplinary management of ED child’s orofacial structures, which allow restoration of facial height and dental function and saliva reduction by the least invasive restorative approach in the form of the composite build-up of microdont and overdentures. It also highlights the importance of periodic evaluation of growth and treatment plan adjustment as an integral part of the transitional management until the age of a definite dental treatment.