A Step-by-Step Guide to Get Medical Benefits for Dental Care of Ectodermal Dysplasias Families affected by ectodermal dysplasias encounter a wide range of challenges as they strive to meet their needs and that of their children. They face troublesome problems such as treatment issues, school concerns and dealing with insurance companies. Ectodermal dysplasias are a diverse…
How Dentures Are Made
Most people who have missing teeth due to ectodermal dysplasia will need dentures as part of their treatment plan. This article reviews “dentures” – definition, steps used to create a denture, materials used, time involved, composition of materials used in the denture base and the repair of broken dentures.
Taming The Angel in the Chair
The management of child behavior in the dental office can be challenging for both the dental staff and parents. All children go through the same developmental stages, but the range of ages at which each occurs is fairly broad. One child at two and a half may separate easily from the parent and adjust readily…
Bonding
In ectodermal dysplasias with small, misshapen and missing teeth, bonding provides a painless, less expensive method of reshaping and replacing individual teeth that requires little or no cutting away of tooth structure. In this article, read what bonding is, the different types and the benefits.
Adolescent Dental Concerns
Watch this one-hour webinar that we hosted with Lisa Knobloch, D.D.S., M.S. as she addresses dental issues caused by ectodermal dysplasias. When should dental treatment begin? What is bonding? Does my child need both lower and upper dentures? Dr. Knobloch will answer these questions and share information about other adolescent dental concerns. Dr. Knobloch is an Associate…
Webinar: Dental Implants
In this webinar, Lisa Knobloch, DDS, M.S., a professor at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, discusses dental implants for individuals affected by ectodermal dysplasia. When should dental treatment begin? What is bonding? Does my child need both lower and upper dentures? Dr. Knobloch will answer these questions and share information about other adolescent…
Oral Health Care for Individuals Affected by Ectodermal Dysplasias
Dental treatment for people affected by ectodermal dysplasias may be quite complicated. Dental treatment is particularly important since it is critical for a normal diet, facial appearance, speech, and emotional development. This booklet provides helpful information for anyone involved in decisions about dental care for people affected by ectodermal dysplasias. It addresses: Oral manifestations Factors influencing dental care…
He’s Too Young For Dentures!
Early treatment for the child without teeth is important and necessary. This article addresses the benefits of wearing dentures at an early age.