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Assessing Signaling Properties of Ectodermal Epithelia During Craniofacial Development
Published on: March 24, 2011
[Oral features of and treatment options for patients with ectodermal dysplasia 1]
D Termeer1, Y T W van der Zander2, J H F Liebregts3
1Maxillo Facial Prosthetics at Center for Special Dentistry, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Abstract:
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.
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