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ArticleCureus2025

Dental Management of Ectodermal Dysplasia: A Report of Two Clinical Cases.

Fatima Ezzahra Elgasmi, Meryem Rahmaoui, Samira Elarabi, Bouchra Badre

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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4 authors.

Fatima Ezzahra ElgasmiDepartment of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Dental Medicine, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, MAR.
Meryem RahmaouiDepartment of Pediatric Dentistry, Mohammed VI National Center for the Disabled in Casablanca, Casablanca, MAR.
Samira ElarabiDepartment of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, MAR.
Bouchra BadreDepartment of Pediatric Dentistry and Laboratory of Community Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, MAR.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) represents a group of hereditary disorders affecting ectoderm-derived structures, including teeth, hair, nails, and sweat glands. Dental anomalies, such as hypodontia, anodontia, and conical-shaped teeth, are hallmark features of this condition. This article presents two pediatric cases of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, each exhibiting distinct oral and functional manifestations. We discuss the clinical presentation, radiographic features, and individualized, multidisciplinary dental management strategies used for each child. Early diagnosis and intervention are essential to improve oral function, aesthetics, and psychosocial outcomes.

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dental rehabilitationectodermal dysplasiahypodontiapediatric dentistryremovable prosthesis

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PMID40510078
PMCPMC12161414

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