Ectodermal Dysplasia: When A Child Needs Dentures
It's logical to think of dentures as being strictly for the elderly. But of course, dentures can be used to replace missing permanent teeth at any age, if the patient doesn't wish to receive an alternative fixed restoration, such as a dental implant. Dentures can be vital for children, too, as parents of children diagnosed with ectodermal dysplasia will soon learn.
The Condition
Ectodermal dysplasia is an abnormality of the human ectoderm.