ECTODERMAL DYSPLASIA – DENTAL
CALAMITY IN YOUR MOUTH.
By
Dorota Grela
WHAT IS IT?
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A large group of inherited
disorders that are defined by
primary defects in the
development of 2 or more
tissues, derived from
embryonic ectoderm.
Usually involves skin, hair,
nails, eccrine glands and teeth.
CAUSES, INCIDENCE
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Ectodermal dysplasias
are caused by altered
genes.
The altered genes may be
inherited or normal
genes can mutate at the
time of conception.
According to the Staff at the
National Foundation for
Ectodermal Dysplasia, this
disease affects
2 per 10.000 births
for all forms of ED.
80% of persons with ED have a
form that affects teeth!!!
SYMPTOMS
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Longer chin
Broad nose
Big forehead
Dryness in the eyes,
mouth and nose
Missing or malformed
teeth, cone-shaped
Defective enamel
TESTS
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Biopsy of mucus membranes
Biopsy of skin.
TREATMENT
There is no specific treatment for this disorder
WHAT CAN BE DONE?
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Wigs
Dentures
Usage of artificial tears
EXPECTATIONS, PROGNOSIS
IT WILL NOT SHORTEN THE LIFESPAN, BUT
CONSTANT ATTENTION TO TEMPERATURE
REGULATION HAS TO BE TAKEN.
PREVENTION
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If you have a family history of Ectodermal
Dysplasia and you are planning to have
children, genetic counseling is recommended.
Call for an appointment with your health care
provider if you or your family member shows
symptoms of this disorder
Go on www.nfed.org or call 618-566-2020.
THANK YOU.