Ectodermal Dysplasia In A Six-Year-Old Bahraini Child - Oral and dental aspects and the management - A Case Report

Ectodermal Dysplasia (ED) is a heterogeneous group of genetically determined disorders affecting two or more ectodermal derivatives, including skin, teeth, nails, hair, and sweat glands. Other structures, including the lips, ears, and eyes-also of ectodermal origin-may be involved. This report presents a 6-year-old Bahraini boy with ED who presented to the Paediatric Dental Clinic at the Dental and Maxillofacial Centre (DMFC), Royal Medical Services (RMS), with concerns regarding his appearance due to numerous missing teeth. Initial management focused on preventive care to preserve the existing dentition, followed by restorative procedures and comprehensive prosthetic rehabilitation. A multidisciplinary team approach was essential to establishing a practical treatment pathway.