Implant hybrid prosthetic treatment in Down syndrome patient: a case report
10.14368/jdras.2018.34.3.225
- Author:
Mi Gyeong KIM
1
;
Jae Hoon KIM
;
Ha Rim LEE
;
Eun Sun JANG
;
Hee Jung KIM
;
Gyeong Je LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Chosun University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea. lkj1998@chosun.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Down syndrome;
oligodontia;
implant hybrid prosthesis;
prosthodontic maintenance
- MeSH:
Denture, Partial, Fixed;
Down Syndrome;
Humans;
Mandible;
Oral Hygiene;
Prostheses and Implants;
Tooth;
Tooth Loss;
Tooth, Artificial
- From:Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
2018;34(3):225-231
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Down syndrome patients generally have poor oral hygiene due to lack of awareness and ability to perform oral care, and there is a high risk of tooth loss. Also, they are characterized by small and irregular teeth and oligodontia, which makes it difficult to do prosthetic treatment. This article reports a case of implant hybrid prosthesis treatment of maxillary edentulous area in Down syndrome patient. The external shape of the final prosthesis was determined by using the mandibular artificial teeth to reflect the oligodontia of the mandible and the pontic areas were adjusted to facilitate oral hygiene care. As a result, aesthetically and functionally satisfactory results were obtained.
