title: Mini-implants: alternative for oral rehabilitation of a child with ectodermal dysplasia.
abstract: Ectodermal dysplasia is a rare congenital disease that affects several structures of ectodermal origin. The most commonly related oral characteristics are hypodontia, malformed teeth and underdeveloped alveolar ridges. New alternative treatments are needed due to the failure of the conventional prosthesis retention. This case report outlines the oral rehabilitation treatment of a 9-year-old girl with ectodermal dysplasia. The treatment was performed with conventional prosthesis upon mini-implants. The mini-implants provided prosthetic retention. The patient reported a good adaptation of the dental prosthesis and satisfaction with the treatment. The increased self-esteem improved the socialization skills of the girl. In this case report, use of prosthesis with mini-implants was satisfactory for prosthetic retention. However, clinical studies with long-term follow-up are needed to test the mini-implants as an alternative for oral rehabilitation of children with ectodermal dysplasia.
authors: Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Public Health, Bauru Dental School, USP - University of São Paulo, Bauru, SP, Brazil.
authors: Bianca Zeponi Fernandes
authors: BZ
authors: Mello
authors: Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Public Health, Bauru Dental School, USP - University of São Paulo, Bauru, SP, Brazil.
authors: Thiago Cruvinel
authors: TC
authors: Silva
authors: Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Public Health, Bauru Dental School, USP - University of São Paulo, Bauru, SP, Brazil.
authors: Daniela
authors: D
authors: Rios
authors: Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Public Health, Bauru Dental School, USP - University of São Paulo, Bauru, SP, Brazil.
authors: Maria Aparecida Andrade Moreira
authors: MA
authors: Machado
authors: Department of Orthodontics, Ingá University, Maringá, PR, Brazil.
authors: Fabrício Pinelli
authors: FP
authors: Valarelli
authors: Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Public Health, Bauru Dental School, USP - University of São Paulo, Bauru, SP, Brazil.
authors: Thais Marchini
authors: TM
authors: Oliveira
mesh_terms: D000848:Anodontia / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D002648:Child; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D053358:Ectodermal Dysplasia 1, Anhidrotic / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants