1. ECTODERMAL DYSPLASIA – DENTAL CALAMITY IN YOUR MOUTH. By Dorota Grela

2. WHAT IS IT? A large group of inherited disorders that are defined by primary defects in the development of 2 or more tissues, derived from embryonic ectoderm. A large group of inherited disorders that are defined by primary defects in the development of 2 or more tissues, derived from embryonic ectoderm. Usually involves skin, hair, nails, eccrine glands and teeth. Usually involves skin, hair, nails, eccrine glands and teeth.

3. CAUSES, INCIDENCE Ectodermal dysplasias are caused by altered genes. Ectodermal dysplasias are caused by altered genes. The altered genes may be inherited or normal genes can mutate at the time of conception. The altered genes may be inherited or normal genes can mutate at the time of conception.

4. According to the Staff at the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasia, this disease affects 2 per 10.000 births for all forms of ED.

5. 80% of persons with ED have a form that affects teeth!!!

6. SYMPTOMS Longer chin Longer chin Broad nose Broad nose Big forehead Big forehead Dryness in the eyes, mouth and nose Dryness in the eyes, mouth and nose Missing or malformed teeth, cone-shaped Missing or malformed teeth, cone-shaped Defective enamel Defective enamel

7. TESTS Biopsy of mucus membranes Biopsy of mucus membranes Biopsy of skin. Biopsy of skin.

8. TREATMENT There is no specific treatment for this disorder WHAT CAN BE DONE? - Wigs - Dentures - Usage of artificial tears

9. EXPECTATIONS, PROGNOSIS IT WILL NOT SHORTEN THE LIFESPAN, BUT CONSTANT ATTENTION TO TEMPERATURE IT WILL NOT SHORTEN THE LIFESPAN, BUT CONSTANT ATTENTION TO TEMPERATURE REGULATION HAS TO BE TAKEN. REGULATION HAS TO BE TAKEN.

10. PREVENTION If you have a family history of Ectodermal Dysplasia and you are planning to have children, genetic counseling is recommended. If you have a family history of Ectodermal Dysplasia and you are planning to have children, genetic counseling is recommended. Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you or your family member shows symptoms of this disorder Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you or your family member shows symptoms of this disorder Go on www.nfed.org or call 618-566-2020. Go on www.nfed.org or call 618-566-2020.www.nfed.org

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