Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3140500 | The Journal of the American Dental Association | 2007 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
ABSTRACTBackgroundEctodermal 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.Case DescriptionThe 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.Clinical ImplicationThe case report introduces an alternative prosthetic design for children who have ED.
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Authors
Roy A. Rockman, K. Brad Hall, Mark Fiebiger,