Stomatológ 2025, 35(1):31-34

Ectodermal dysplasia – a rare diagnosis in an orthodontic practice

MDDr. Dominika Michalcová, MUDr. Simona Dianišková, PhD., MPH
Katedra čeľustnej ortopédie, Lekárska fakulta, Slovenská zdravotnícka univerzita, Bratislava

ABSTRACT Ectodermal Dysplasia (ED) represents a group of over 200 genetically determined disorders characterized by the involvement of at least two ectodermal-derived structures. This rare condition, among the others, leads to hypodontia or oligodontia, altered facial features, and impaired oral function. Due to its impact on craniofacial development and dentition, ED significantly affects patients' quality of life, posing unique challenges for dental and orthodontic care. Successful treatment requires a carefully coordinated and multidisciplinary approach, where orthodontic intervention plays a central role in managing skeletal discrepancies and preparing for prosthodontic rehabilitation. Ectodermal Dysplasia, orthodontic treatment, pre-prosthetic preparation

Keywords: Ectodermal Dysplasia, orthodontic treatment, pre-prosthetic preparation

Published: July 1, 2025  Show citation

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Michalcová D, Dianišková S. Ectodermal dysplasia – a rare diagnosis in an orthodontic practice. Stomatológ. 2025;35(1):31-34.
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