How does Ectodermal dysplasia affect dental management?
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How does Ectodermal dysplasia affect dental management?
Prostheses: Early removable partial or complete dentures, remade as the child grows
Tooth shape: Composite build-ups to reshape conical teeth
Implant timing: Implants after growth (sometimes earlier in the anterior mandible)
Heat precautions: keep the operatory cool, avoid heavy draping, and watch for hyperthermia during long visits or general anesthesia. Alert anesthesia to absent sweating and hyperthermia risk.
Cleft coordination: With a cleft (TP63 forms), coordinate prostheses and implant timing with the cleft and craniofacial team