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The aim of this article is to review and show the possible cranio-maxillofacial deformities consequences associated with ectodermal dysplasia, which include dental ageneses, and describe the oral clinical aspects. Twenty three ectodermal dysplasia patients had a clinical examination and underwent radiographic and photographic assessment.

Twenty three patients had tooth ageneses (from hypodontia to anodontia), associated with cutaneous dyshidrosis and hair and nail dystrophy. Most of the patients had sparse or absent hair, a short face with an unusual facial concavity, a maxillary retrusion and a relative mandible protrusion also they had visual problems, respiratory problems.