Bone grafting and osseointegrated implants in the treatment of cleidocranial dysplasia

Cleidocranial dysplasia is a rare condition that presents a variety of problems for the restorative dentist. This article defines the basic characteristics, including the oral manifestations, of cleidocranial dysplasia and describes some of the available treatment modalities. It also presents a case in which iliac crest bone grafts and endosseous implants were used in the maxillary arch in an attempt to provide a retentive and esthetic overdenture for a young patient. Discussion of this case includes several questions concerning the rationale for using osseointegrated implants for a patient with this condition.