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The formation of teeth, also known as odontogenesis, is a complex process that begins in utero, around the sixth week of embryonic development. There are three stages to this process: the bud stage, the cap stage, and the bell stage.
In the bud stage, the tooth germ (an aggregation of cells) starts to form in the developing jawbone. During the cap stage, the tooth germ differentiates into enamel organ, dental papilla, and dental sac, which will later develop into the tooth's enamel, dentin and...

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Oral Biofilm Formation on Different Materials for Dental Implants

Oral Biofilm Formation on Different Materials for Dental Implants

Published on: June 24, 2018

Dental implants in growing children.

S K Mishra¹, N Chowdhary, R Chowdhary

¹Department of Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and Implantology, Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, Dental College, Azamgarh, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry

|June 4, 2013

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Dental implants can be used in growing patients, including those with ectodermal dysplasia. Careful consideration of skeletal growth and other factors is crucial for successful implant stability in pediatric patients.

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Orthodontics

Background:

Dental implant placement is typically limited to adults with completed craniofacial growth.
Growing patients, especially those with conditions like ectodermal dysplasia, present unique challenges for dental implant treatment.
Understanding the impact of ongoing skeletal and dental development on implant stability is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the literature on dental implant use in normally growing pediatric patients.
To discuss the application of dental implants in patients with ectodermal dysplasia.
To analyze the influence of craniofacial growth on the long-term stability of dental implants in young patients.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature search of relevant scientific databases.
Analysis of studies focusing on dental implants in pediatric populations.
Evaluation of factors affecting implant success in relation to growth and specific conditions.

Main Results:

Dental implants can be a viable option for growing patients, but require careful management.
Ectodermal dysplasia patients may benefit from implants, with growth considerations being paramount.
Maxillary and mandibular growth significantly impacts implant stability, necessitating individualized treatment timing.

Conclusions:

Implant insertion timing in pediatric patients should be individualized.
Factors such as skeletal maturity, hypodontia severity, and psychological readiness are critical for successful outcomes.
A multidisciplinary approach is recommended for managing dental implants in growing individuals.