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Syndromes/Craniofacial Anomalies

244 - Dental Management of a Child with Ectodermal Dysplasia

Saturday, May 23, 2026
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM PST
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    Presenting Author(s)

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    Morgan Fannon, DDS (she/her/hers)

    PGY-2 Resident
    Case Western Reserve University — UH Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, Cleveland, OH
    Case Western Reserve University
    Cleveland, Ohio, United States

    • Research Mentor(s)

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    Ying An, DDS, PhD

    CWRU and UH Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
    Cleveland, Ohio, United States

    • Program Director(s)

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    Margaret Ferretti, DMD, MPH

    Assistant Professor
    CWRU and UH Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
    Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Abstract:


Introduction: Ectodermal Dysplasia is an inherited disorder that affects hair, teeth, nails, and sweat glands. These structures are all formed from the ectoderm, which is the outermost germ layer of a developing embryo. Common clinical features include sparse hair, inability or decreased ability to sweat, missing or abnormal teeth, and brittle nails.



Case Report: This presentation discusses a now 12-year-old male who initially presented to Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in July 2019 with chief complaint of missing teeth. This 12-year old’s medical history is significant for mild intermittent asthma and allergic rhinitis. Upon initial clinical exam, the patient presented with only 12 erupted teeth instead of the expected 20-24 based on age. Follow-up was intermittent, with inconsistent attendance at scheduled visits between 2019 and 2024. The patient returned in December 2024, and restorative treatment was planned to remove and restore caries prior to fabricating removable partials. Upon the radiographic exam, the patient was noted to have localized periodontal disease around the remaining primary molars. The following case presentation will discuss the full timeline of care for this patient over the last 6 years, including the challenges in his restorative and prosthodontic treatment planning.

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