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The use of tricalcium phosphate to preserve alveolar bone in a patient with ectodermal dysplasia: A case report
Author(s) -
Shankly Pamela E.,
Mackie Iain C.,
McCord Fraser J.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
special care in dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.328
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 1754-4505
pISSN - 0275-1879
DOI - 10.1111/j.1754-4505.1999.tb01366.x
Subject(s) - ectodermal dysplasia , medicine , dentistry , dental alveolus , dermatology
The prosthodontic management of the child with ectodermal dysplasia is made difficult because of the underdevelopment of the alveolar ridges. This paper describes a case where tricalcium phosphate was placed in sockets immediately following the extraction of the primary incisor teeth to help maintain alveolar bone width, offering a valuable alternative treatment option in the prosthodontic management of the child patient with ectodermal dysplasia .