Removable Partial Dentures vs Overdentures in Children with Ectodermal Dysplasia: Two Case Reports

Authors

Georgios Maroulakos, Marquette UniversityFollow
Ioli I. Artopoulou, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Matina V. Angelopoulou, Marquette UniversityFollow
Dimitris Emmanouil, National and Kapodistrian University of AthensFollow

Document Type

Article

Language

English

Publication Date

6-2016

Publisher

Springer Publishing Company

Source Publication

European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry

Source ISSN

1818-6300

Abstract

Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) represents a disorder group characterised by abnormal development of the ectodermal derivatives. Removable partial dentures (RPD), complete dentures (CD) or overdentures (OD) are most often the treatment of choice for young affected patients. Prosthetic intervention is of utmost importance in the management of ED patients, as it resolves problems associated with functional, aesthetic, and psychological issues, and improves a patient’s quality of life. However, few studies present the principles and guidelines that can assist in the decision-making process of the most appropriate removable prosthesis. The purpose of this study was to suggest a simple treatment decision-making algorithm for selecting an effective and individualised rehabilitative treatment plan, considering different parameters.

Comments

Accepted version. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry, Vol. 17, No. 3 (June 2016): 205-210. DOI. © 2016 Springer International Publishing AG. Part of Springer Nature. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Maroulakos, Georgios; Artopoulou, Ioli I.; Angelopoulou, Matina V.; and Emmanouil, Dimitris, "Removable Partial Dentures vs Overdentures in Children with Ectodermal Dysplasia: Two Case Reports" (2016). School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications. 217.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/dentistry_fac/217