Temporary rehabilitation with mini-implants in a child with ectodermal dysplasia

Abstract

Objective: to present the versatility of mini-implants for temporary rehabilitation of patients with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED). Case Report: this case describes the rehabilitation started on April/2015 in an eight-year-old boy with HED and family history of the disease. In view of the large number of cases reporting the difficult adaptation of removable dentures in children, the oral rehabilitation of this patient was planned based on the fabrication of dentures supported on orthodontic mini-implants. Conclusion: this alternative approach facilitates the use and adaptation of dentures, promotes preservation of the alveolar bone and improves the functional, aesthetic and psychosocial conditions of the patient. There should be annual radiographic and quarterly clinical monitoring until the end of growth spurt, for re-evaluation and renovation of the dentures whenever required according to the alveolar ridge.

Keywords

• criança
• displasia ectodérmica
• prótese dentária
• reabilitação