Dental implants in the oral rehabilitation of a teenager with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia: report of a case

Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 1997 Mar-Apr;12(2):252-8.

Abstract

This report presents the case of a teenager affected by hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia and rehabilitated with a fixed maxillary partial prosthesis and mandibular overdenture supported by osseointegrated implants. Treatment had a major impact on patient's self-esteem, function, and esthetics.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anodontia / rehabilitation*
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous*
  • Dental Implants*
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
  • Denture, Complete, Lower
  • Denture, Overlay
  • Denture, Partial, Fixed
  • Ectodermal Dysplasia / genetics
  • Ectodermal Dysplasia / rehabilitation*
  • Esthetics, Dental
  • Humans
  • Incisor / abnormalities
  • Male
  • Mandible / surgery
  • Maxilla / surgery
  • Osseointegration
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Self Concept

Substances

  • Dental Implants