Overcoming the Psychological Challenges by Prosthetic Rehabilitation of a Teenage Female with Ectodermal Dysplasia: A Clinical Report
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Treatment planning of ectodermal dysplasia (ED) depends on the available alveolar bone structure, teeth present and the patient’s age. In teenagers, psychological trauma is common because of the societal alienation they often face; hence, a psychological evaluation and management is also required. This report follows the prosthetic rehabilitation of a teenage girl with ED, with a tooth supported-overdenture in the maxillary arch and a mucosa-supported denture in the mandibular arch. The importance of prosthodontist is also highlighted in addressing the psychological aspects of ED along with motivating and encouraging the patient throughout the treatment.
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