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| Year : 2010 | Volume
: 28
| Issue : 1 | Page : 47-54 |
Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia - Diagnostic aids and a report of 5 cases
K Ramesh1, D Vinola2, John B John3
1 Professor, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, VMSDC, Salem, Tamilnadu, India
2 Senior Lecturer, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, VMSDC, Salem, Tamilnadu, India
3 Former Professor and HOD, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, VMSDC, Salem, Tamilnadu, India
Correspondence Address:
K Ramesh
Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, VMS Dental College, NH47, Sankari Main Road, Ariyanoor, Salem - 636 308
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/0970-4388.60474
Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED) is a rare group of disorders affecting the hair, teeth, nails and sweat glands to a variable degree. There is a wide range of clinical presentation of HED. Missing teeth or abnormal tooth form may be the first indicator of the disorder. We present a case report of 5 cases of HED with their intraoral findings and their treatment plan. We also consider the various etiological factors and their clinical diagnostic aids.
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