J Korean Acad Pediatr Dent.
2023 Nov;50(4):483-494. 10.5933/JKAPD.2023.50.4.483.
Prosthetic Treatment Strategies for Improving Denture Retention in Pediatric Patients with Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia: a Report of Two Cases
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
- KMID: 2548207
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.5933/JKAPD.2023.50.4.483
Abstract
- This report presents two cases concerning strategies for improving denture retention in pediatric patients with oligodontia caused by hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED). Both patients presented with multiple missing teeth, conical canines, alveolar bone atrophy, and a skeletal Class III tendency. In the first case, a modified form of conical-crown-retained denture was used to cover the canines. This approach was carried out without tooth extraction or coping. In the second case of severe alveolar bone resorption and a distally tilted lower left canine, the tooth was restored with a hybrid ceramic crown. It was subsequently converted into a clasp-retained removable partial denture, utilizing a suction mechanism. Both patients are currently receiving regular check-ups for the maintenance of their prosthetic appliances and the evaluation of their growth patterns. This study presents innovative prosthetic treatment methods for pediatric patients with HED who have inadequate denture retention.
