Hypodontia and associated conditions like Hereditary Ectodermal Dysplasia (HED) and microdontia markedly influence on physical, functional and psychosocial maturation of the affected individuals. Thorough evaluation, proper counseling and careful treatment planning employing a multidisciplinary approach are keys to a successful, long-term management. This case report describes the prosthodontic management of a young man with hypodontia and microdontia.
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J Esthet Restor Dent
January 2025
APA Advanced Clinical Fellowship Program in Aesthetic Dentistry, New York University College of Dentistry, New York City, New York, USA.
Objectives: This report illustrates the digital interdisciplinary management of a case presenting with diastemata, a retained primary tooth, microdontia, and hypodontia. Esthetic crown lengthening and ultrathin veneers optimized the natural dentition and achieved a stable, minimally-invasive, and esthetically-pleasing outcome.
Clinical Considerations: Reduction guides were digitally-designed and 3D-printed for guided crown lengthening and dental veneer preparation.
J Orthod Sci
November 2024
Pediatric Dentist, King Abdulaziz Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Background: Morphological and structural abnormalities are common dental anomalies. Identifying DA and determining their prevalence can play an important role in reducing the risk of surgical intervention and improving occlusion, leading to successful dental treatments. Thus, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of DA using panoramic radiographs (OPG) in Makkah, Saudi Arabia according to gender.
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November 2024
Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.
Background: Epidemiological studies have shown varying prevalence rates of dental anomalies worldwide, ranging from 5.2% to 56.9%, with a higher rate of 90.
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November 2024
Department of Stomatology, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, 100045, China.
Oral Maxillofac Surg
November 2024
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan.
Purpose: This study was performed to investigate the association of dental dysplasia with childhood cancer. We examined the occurrence of agenesis, microdontia, and enamel changes of permanent teeth in pediatric cancer survivors.
Methods: Seventy-six patients with pediatric cancer and hematologic diseases were referred to our department for the first time from October 2005 to December 2019.
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