[Occlusal reconstruction of a patient with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia]

Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2013 Feb;31(1):99-100, 103.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Prosthodontic treatment for patient with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED) is difficult to manage because of the loss of occlusal vertical dimension, abnormal alveolar ridge and anodontia A 20-year-old case with HED was reported. The patient was treated with occlusal reconstruction by a maxillary fixed prosthesis and mandibular telescopic prosthesis. At one-year's follow-up, dentures were well used and occlusal function of the patient returned to normal.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anodontia*
  • Ectodermal Dysplasia 1, Anhidrotic*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures
  • Young Adult