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Mini-implants: Alternative for Oral Rehabilitation of a Child with Ectodermal Dysplasia

2015; Fundação Odontológica de Ribeirão Preto; Volume: 26; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1590/0103-6440201300111

1806-4760

Bianca Zeponi Fernandes de Mello, Thiago Cruvinel, Daniela Ríos, María Aparecida de Andrade Moreira Machado, Fabrício Pinelli Valarelli, Thaís Marchini de Oliveira,

Cleft Lip and Palate Research

Ectodermal dysplasia is a rare congenital disease that affects several structures of ectodermal origin. The most commonly related oral characteristics are hypodontia, malformed teeth and underdeveloped alveolar ridges. New alternative treatments are needed due to the failure of the conventional prosthesis retention. This case report outlines the oral rehabilitation treatment of a 9-year-old girl with ectodermal dysplasia. The treatment was performed with conventional prosthesis upon mini-implants. The mini-implants provided prosthetic retention. The patient reported a good adaptation of the dental prosthesis and satisfaction with the treatment. The increased self-esteem improved the socialization skills of the girl. In this case report, use of prosthesis with mini-implants was satisfactory for prosthetic retention. However, clinical studies with long-term follow-up are needed to test the mini-implants as an alternative for oral rehabilitation of children with ectodermal dysplasia.