ABSTRACT
La displasia ectodérmica hipohidrótica es un síndrome genético, caracterizado principalmente por hipohidrosis, hipotricosis e hipodoncia. Esta enfermedad es asociada con hipodoncia y atrofia de los procesos alveolares. El aspecto facial y la ausencia dental múltiple puede ser causa de problemas de socialización por parte de los niños afectados. El propósito de este reporte es describir las características y el manejo odontológico y protésico de un paciente masculino de 5 años de edad diagnosticado con el síndrome.
Hypodriotic ectotermal dysplasia is a genetic syndrome characterized mainly by hypodriosis, hypotrichosis and hypodontia. This disesase is associated with hypodontia and atrophy of the alveolar process. The facial aspect and the multiple missing teeth can cause problems of socialization of the affected children. The aim of this report is to describe features and dental and prosthetic management of a 5-year-old boy, diagnosed with the syndrome.
Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Child, Preschool , Anodontia , Denture, Partial, Removable , Ectodermal Dysplasia/rehabilitation , Hypohidrosis , Mouth RehabilitationABSTRACT
Dubowitz syndrome is a rare genetic condition characterized by microcephaly, dysmorphic facial features and delayed general growth. It is transmitted through autosomal recessive inheritance. The purpose of this report is to describe the oral, craniofacial and systemic characteristics of a 7-year 11-month-old boy with Dubowitz syndrome and the dental management provided. The pediatric dentist should possess the ability to recognize this rare alteration, to provide dental treatment and to refer for the necessary medical and multidisciplinary treatment.
