title: Implant therapy for a patient with Down syndrome and oral habits: A clinical report.
abstract: This clinical report describes prosthodontic therapy with an implant-supported partial fixed dental prosthesis for a patient with Down syndrome and concomitant oral habits, including tongue thrusting and thumb sucking.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Restorative Science and Prosthodontics, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Columbus, Ohio.
authors.forename: Paola C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Saponaro
authors.affiliation: Associate Professor and Director, Advanced Education in Orthodontics Program, Division of Orthodontics, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Columbus, Ohio.
authors.forename: Toru
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Deguchi
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor and Director, Advanced Education in Prosthodontics Program, Division of Restorative Sciences and Prosthodontics, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Columbus, Ohio. Electronic address: lee.6221@osu.edu.
authors.forename: Damian J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D004314:Down Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D005386:Fingersucking / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D014061:Tongue Habits / Q000009:adverse effects