Author/Editor		Žarković Gjurin, Sonja; Ihan Hren, Nataša; Tomaževič, Tanja; Oblak, Čedomir
Title		Early prosthetic rehabilitation of severe oligodontia with implant-retained overdenture
Translated title		Zgodnja protetična oskrba bolnika s hudo obliko oligodontije z implantatno podprto totalno protezo - prikaz primera
Type		članek
Vol. and No.		Letnik 89, št. 9/10
Publication year		2020
Volume		str. 521-527
ISSN		1318-0347 - Zdravniški vestnik : glasilo Slovenskega zdravniškega društva : Slovenian medical journal
Language		eng
Abstract		Background: Ectodermal dysplasia is a rare hereditary disease, characterized by defects in the development of two to five tissues derived from the embryonic ectoderm. As a part of the manifestation, oligodontia can occur. The implant-prosthetic therapy at an early age is a unique solution for providing good orofacial functions and a satisfactory aesthetic appearance in accor - dance with the social and emotional maturity of the patient. Case Presentation: The authors report the clinical case of a 8-year-old Caucasian boy with X - linked hypohydrotic ectodermal dysplasia and severe oligodontia (3 permanent and 3 decidu- ous teeth in the upper jaw and 1 permanent tooth in the lower jaw). In this patient, a functional rehabilitation with a conventional denture was not possible without the support of dental im- plants. Conclusion: Inserting dental implants in the growing skeleton is still controversial. However, this approach was necessary for this patient with ectodermal dysplasia associated with severe oligodontia to restore oral function and appearance. A multidisciplinary approach was manda- tory. It seems that with carefully determined time point of the implant insertion, properly chosen insertion site and full information of the patient and parents on all aspects of implant inser - tion and rehabilitation, this kind of rehabilitation might be a good option when other prosthetic means are not possible or have failed.
Keywords		ektoderm displazija otrok ectoderm dysplasia child