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Multidisciplinary Therapy of Extensive Oligodontia: A Case Report
Brazilian Dental Journal; Gonçalves, Thaís Marques Simek Vega; Gonçalves, Letícia Machado; Sabino-Bezerra, José Ribamar; Santos-Silva, Alan Roger; Silva, Wander José da; Garcia, Renata Cunha Matheus Rodrigues.
  • Gonçalves, Thaís Marques Simek Vega; UNICAMP - University of Campinas. Piracicaba Dental School. Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology. Piracicaba. BR
  • Gonçalves, Letícia Machado; UNICAMP - University of Campinas. Piracicaba Dental School. Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology. Piracicaba. BR
  • Sabino-Bezerra, José Ribamar; UNICAMP - University of Campinas. Piracicaba Dental School. Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology. Piracicaba. BR
  • Santos-Silva, Alan Roger; UNICAMP - University of Campinas. Piracicaba Dental School. Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology. Piracicaba. BR
  • Silva, Wander José da; UNICAMP - University of Campinas. Piracicaba Dental School. Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology. Piracicaba. BR
  • Garcia, Renata Cunha Matheus Rodrigues; UNICAMP - University of Campinas. Piracicaba Dental School. Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology. Piracicaba. BR
Braz. dent. j ; 24(2): 174-178, Mar-Apr/2013. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-675661
ABSTRACT
Oligodontia is a rare congenital disorder consisting in the absence of six or more teeth. This case report describes a multidisciplinary treatment approach for a 12-year-old male with absence of 11 permanent teeth. Prior to any procedure, all primary teeth were scheduled for extraction due to poor crown-to-root ratio. The treatment plan comprised two phases 1. orthodontic and speech therapy aimed at overbite and anterior open bite adjustment, as well as tongue position improvement; and 2. prosthetic treatment by insertion of removable temporary partial dentures. The multidisciplinary treatment involving orthodontics, speech and prosthetic therapies have reestablished the masticatory function and aesthetics, allowing the patient to achieve greater self-esteem and better social acceptance.
RESUMO
Resumo A oligodontia é uma doença rara, congênita, caracterizada pela ausência de seis ou mais dentes. Este relato de caso descreve uma abordagem terapêutica multidisciplinar de um adolescente de 12 anos de idade com ausência de 11 dentes permanentes. Antes de qualquer procedimento, todos os dentes decíduos foram extraídos devido à pobre relação coroa-raiz. O plano de tratamento foi constituído por duas fases 1. terapia ortodôntica e fonoaudiológica com o objetivo de ajuste de sobre-mordida e mordida aberta anterior, bem como melhoria da posição da língua, e 2. tratamento reabilitador protético através da instalação de próteses parciais removíveis provisórias. A abordagem multidisciplinar envolvendo os tratamentos ortodônticos, fonoaudiológico e protético reestabeleceram a função mastigatória e a estética, melhorando a autoestima e aceitação social do paciente. .
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Patient Care Planning / Patient Care Team / Anodontia Limits: Child / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Braz. dent. j Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: UNICAMP - University of Campinas/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Patient Care Planning / Patient Care Team / Anodontia Limits: Child / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Braz. dent. j Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: UNICAMP - University of Campinas/BR