The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics  2015;7(5):406-410

doi:10.4047/jap.2015.7.5.406

Prosthetic management of a growing patient with Russell-Silver syndrome: a clinical report.

Kanghyun KIM 1 ; Kwantae NOH ; Janghyun PAEK ; Kung Rock KWON ; Ahran PAE

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Keywords

Russell-Silver syndrome; Hypodontia; Overdenture; Early prosthetic rehabilitation

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Russell-Silver syndrome (RSS) is a congenital disease characterized by short stature due to growth hormone deficiency, physical asymmetry, inverted triangular face, micrognathia, prominent forehead, and hypodontia. This case report presents a prosthetic management of a 6-year-old patient with Russell-Silver syndrome treated with overdentures on the maxilla and the mandible using the remaining primary teeth. Subsequent and comprehensive dental management considering the growth and development of a young patient will be necessary.