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The anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia is a group of rare inherited disorders that affect various tissues of ectodermal origin like hair, nails, teeth, skin and sweat glands. The management of the patient with anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia requires multidisciplinary specialists. Oral and facial rehabilitation is the prime concern for all dental professionals. For rehabilitation it is necessary to consider the age, no of teeth present, the state of growth and aspects of social integration of the patient. The review of literature of anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia and the prosthodontic rehabilitation of a 9-year-old boy is presented and discussed.