Multidisplinary Management of Hypodontia in Adolescents: Case Report


Multidisplinary Management of Hypodontia in Adolescents: Case Report FULL TEXT • Clare McNamara, B Dent Sc, MFDS RCS (Eng.), MFDS RCS (Irl.) • • Tim Foley, DDS, MCID, FRCD(C) • • Catherine M. McNamara, BDS, FDS RCS (Eng), D Orth RCS (Eng.), FFD RCS (Irl.)• A b s t r a c t The purpose of this article is to describe a team approach to treatment of hypodontia in adolescent dentition. A case report of hypodontia with a microdontic lateral incisor in a Class I malocclusion illustrates the principles of case management. Multidisciplinary consultation during treatment planning and coordination and appropriate timing of subsequent interdisciplinary dental care enables the clinician to provide the optimum care. The scope of orthodontic and restorative management depends on the severity of the hypodontia. MeSH Key Words: anodontia/therapy; dental prosthesis, implant-supported; dental restoration, permanent; orthodontic space closure Reply to this article \| View replies [0]

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