ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Casey William Hardison

Okay kiddo, so Casey William Hardison is a man who was born with a condition called ectodermal dysplasia. This means that certain parts of his body did not develop properly, like his teeth, sweat glands, and hair.

Now, Casey really wanted teeth because without them it was hard for him to eat many foods and talk clearly. So, he got special implants called zygomatic dental implants that are longer than typical dental implants and attach to the cheekbone instead of the jawbone.

These implants can be tricky to install because they have to be placed in just the right spot, and it's also a big surgery. But Casey was really determined to get his teeth, so he decided to undergo the surgery.

It was a success! Casey now has a full set of teeth and can eat and talk more easily. He even appeared on the TV show "The Doctors" to share his story and inspire others with ectodermal dysplasia to seek treatment like he did.

So, that's the story of Casey William Hardison and how he got his teeth. Sometimes people face challenges, but with persistence and the right medical interventions, they can overcome them.