Therapy for a patient with oligodontia: case report

Oligodontia, the congenital absence of numerous teeth, presents many problems for both patient and therapist. Chief among these is the sequence and timing of orthodontic therapy, implant placement, and restorative dentistry. The absence of teeth can pose not only functional but psychosocial problems for young people. This report details a young woman who was diagnosed with oligodontia at age 9, treated using a multidisciplinary approach, and followed for 12 years.