Comprehensive Management of Ectodermal Dysplasia with Interceptive Orthodontics in a Young Boy Who Was Bullied at School

Abstract EN

Aim.

The management of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia with oligodontia in Class-I malocclusion in late mix dentition.

Case Report.

An 11-year-old boy with ED was treated and managed by means of interceptive orthodontic treatment accompanied by direct and indirect restorative methods in a successful manner.

The patient was prepared to receive definitive oral rehabilitation with dental implants for the missing teeth when the patient reaches a suitable age.

The patient was followed for 5 years from the beginning of treatment.

Conclusion.

Management of the child with ectodermal dysplasia with oligodontia was a real challenge.

Early diagnosis, necessary investigation, and providing age-appropriate multidisciplinary treatment were key steps in successful outcomes.

The objectives were not only just orthodontic or paedodontics but also prosthetic and psychological.