Magnetic retention of dental prostheses in a child with ectodermal dysplasia.
BACKGROUND
Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) is a group of heterogeneous disorders that result in hypodontia. In pediatric patients with ED, using prostheses to restore form and function can be a challenge.


METHODS
The authors present a case report that demonstrates a technique using magnets to enhance the retention of maxillary and mandibular prostheses in a 9-year-old boy.


CONCLUSIONS
The case report introduces an alternative prosthetic design for children who have ED.
Rockman
Roy A
RA
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA 30912, USA. rockman@mail.mcg.edu
Hall
K Brad
KB
Fiebiger
Mark
M
D002648:Child; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003779:Denture Design; D003781:Denture Retention / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D004476:Ectodermal Dysplasia / Q000150:complications*; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008280:Magnetics / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008297:Male