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Esthetic and Functional Rehabilitation of a Child with Complete Anodontia in Primary and Mixed Dentition Stage: A
Madhusudan K Kaikure1, Krithika Shetty2, Rachel Menezes1
1Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, AJ Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India.
Background:
Pediatric dentists face significant challenges when treating a child with anodontia. Early intervention is essential to ensure the normal physiological and psychological development while also promoting normal jaw development.
Case Report:
This report describes a 4-year follow-up case of a child with complete anodontia. Prosthetic rehabilitation during the primary and mixed dentition period improved the facial esthetics, self-esteem, speech, and masticatory function of the child.
Conclusion:
This case report summarizes the treatment procedure, challenges faced in clinical management and the various prosthetic options with its advantages and disadvantages for a child with anodontia.
How To Cite This Article:
Kaikure MK, Shetty K, Menezes R, et al. Esthetic and Functional Rehabilitation of a Child with Complete Anodontia in Primary and Mixed Dentition Stage: A Case Report with 4-year Follow-up. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2023;16(4):649-655.
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