You have many different treatment options for teeth affected by ectodermal dysplasia. It can be overwhelming to know what’s the best thing to do for you or your child. Learn from our dental experts which treatments to consider to achieve an age-appropriate dentition.
Dr. Albert Guckes: A Dentist With a Big Heart
Back in the 1980s, a prosthodontist named Dr. Albert D. Guckes became interested in the ectodermal dysplasias. He speculated that dental implants might be a viable treatment for affected adults who were missing teeth. His landmark study would impact generations to come with what they learned. We not only thank Dr. Guckes for this study but for what he did for the next three decades to help our families.
Hard But Right Decision
Karl Nelsen has spent his lifetime fighting for insurance benefits to get teeth. Now, he’s fighting for legislation to end insurance denials. He’s doing this for himself, his daughter, and for person affected by ectodermal dysplasia for generations to come.
My $35,000 (So Far) Smile
Cody Snell has paid $35,000 out of pocket – so far – to replace teeth he never had due to ectodermal dysplasia. At 33, he knows that amount will climb since he faces a lifetime of dental care costs. That is, unless the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act is passed. He is advocating for this legislation to assure that he, his affected daughter and all families with his condition get the insurance coverage they need for their medically necessary care.
Advice on Treatment with Dental Implants in Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
Researchers have learned that the bone found in the jaws of individuals affected by hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia is extremely hard and can cause complications for dental surgery. Learn what your dentist should know if you are considering dental implants.
A Case Study: Dental Implants in a 23-Year-Old With Ectodermal Dysplasia
Dr. Jonathan Korostoff presents a case study of a 23-year-old male with ectodermal dysplasia who was seeking to replace his missing teeth with dental implants. He addresses the number of teeth missing, the treatment plan and the outcomes of the case.
Cody’s Limitless Life
What have you let set you back today? This is a question that Cody Snell can answer with a smile. He has he never let anything including his x-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (XLHED) keep him from anything. That includes playing sports year round while growing up and working 10-hour days in 120 degree heat as…
5 Reasons Why We Need You on Capitol Hill
Ectodermal Dysplasias Advocacy Day approaches quickly and we need you, our National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias (NFED) family, to be there. We try time and again to be advocates to all members of the NFED. But only you and your family are the ones who can make a difference in the lives of people affected…