Ectodermal dysplasia

Case contributed by Mark Holland
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

10 year old boy for dental assessment

Patient Data

Age: 10 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Typical peg shaped teeth and congenital hypodontia on the OPG.  The lateral cephalogram shows a pronounced chin and frontal bossing.

Case Discussion

Defect in ectoderm formation shows typical peg shaped teeth and congenital hypodontia on the OPG.  The lateral cephalogram shows a pronounced chin and frontal bossing.

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