Multidisciplinary Therapy of Extensive Oligodontia: A Case Report

• Autor(a) principal: Gonçalves,Thaís Marques Simek Vega
• Data de Publicação: 2013
• Outros Autores: Gonçalves,Letícia Machado, Sabino-Bezerra,José Ribamar, Santos-Silva,Alan Roger, Silva,Wander José da, Garcia,Renata Cunha Matheus Rodrigues
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: eng
• Título da fonte: Brazilian Dental Journal
• Texto Completo: http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-64402013000200174
• topic: oligodontia; temporary partial denture; case report

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.