Tandheelkundige verschijningsvormen en behandelopties van patiënten met ectodermale dysplasie 1

Oral features of and treatment options for patients with ectodermal dysplasia 1

Ectodermal dysplasia can present in various ways. A reduced number of constructed teeth, deformed teeth and an underdeveloped alveolar process are common oral features in ectodermal dysplasia. Although the dental treatment goal is always to restore function, there is no standard treatment protocol for this condition. The dental treatment plan must be individually tailored based on the oral situation, (technical) possibilities, age and wishes of the patient. This requires a multidisciplinary approach among different healthcare providers. In this first part of a two-part article, 2 cases of ectodermal dysplasia are presented.