Effects of ectodermal dysplasia on children quality of life related to oral health

UESB - Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia ; Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso (Graduação) ; Background. Ectodermal Dysplasia (ED) is an inherited condition that affects structures derived from the ectoderm. The most common form is hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (DEH), in which cranial changes, hypohydrosis, hypotrichosis, oligodontia or anodontia, shape anomalies, delayed eruption of permanent teeth, deficiency in alveolar process development and enamel hypoplasias are observed. Case Report. Two children, both 6 years old, one male and other female diagnosed with DEH received oral rehabilitation through reanatomization with composite resin of the anterior teeth and removable partial dentures. The quality of life before and after oral rehabilitation was evaluated through Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (B-ECOHIS). Conclusion. ED is an alteration that may have an impact on oral health related to quality of life due to its oral manifestations. The rehabilitation treatment was satisfactory in both patients.