PROSTHODONTIC MANAGEMENT OF ECTODERMAL DYSPLASIA - A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Ectodermal dysplasia is commonly a difficult condition to manage with prosthodontics because of the typical oral deficiencies and because th e afflicted individuals are quite young when they are evaluated for tr eatment. It is important that these individuals receive dental treatme nt at an early age for physiologic and psychosocial reasons. This arti cle reviews the literature that pertains to the prosthodontic treatmen t of the disorder and the review includes considerations in behavior m anagement and timing of treatment.