Chinese Journal of Oral Implantology ›› 2024, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (3): 231-235.DOI: 10.12337/zgkqzzxzz.2024.06.007

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Oral implantation strategies for patients with ectodermal dysplasia

Wang Mingxi, Gao Shan, Wang Long, Zhou Yongmiao, Tang Chunbo   

  1. Department of Dental Implantology, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, Nanjing 210029, China
  • Received:2024-02-03 Online:2024-06-30 Published:2024-06-28
  • Contact: Tang Chunbo, Email: cbtang@njmu.edu.cn, Tel: 0086-25-69593084

Abstract: Ectodermal dysplasia(ED) is a genetic disorder characterized by abnormal tissue and structural development of ectodermal origin. Most of the patients have congenital tooth deficiency, alveolar bone dysplasia and other oral manifestations. In clinical practice, removable dentures are often used to replace missing teeth; but due to special anatomical conditions, removable dentures often have problems such as poor retention.In recent years, implant therapy has been used in the treatment of missing teeth in ED patients because of its better functionality and aesthetics. This paper summarizes the choice of the implantation time and implantation plans for ED patients, discusses the difficulties and solutions of implantation therapy, and outlines the application of digital technology in the treatment of ED patients, aiming to provide a reference for implantation therapy in ED patients.

Key words: Ectodermal dysplasia, Anodontia, Dental implants