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Prosthodontic management of older severe hypodontia patients in general dental practice: A case series
Author(s) -
Yip K. HK,
Smales R.J.
Publication year - 2004
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.1754-4505.2004.tb01703.x
Subject(s) - hypodontia , medicine , multidisciplinary approach , referral , etiology , dentistry , anodontia , family medicine , psychiatry , social science , sociology
Although a detailed understanding of the etiology of hypodontia is lacking, there is a need for awareness among dental professionals of the social and psychological consequences of severe hypodontia, as well as knowledge of those affected by hypodontia have ongoing dental treatment needs. Although, there may be a need for immediate referral of children to different specialists for optimal multidisciplinary treatment planning, most older patients with severe hypodontia can be treated by general practitioners. Practitioners therefore need to be aware of the ramifications of the condition and be capable of providing adequate oral health care for these patients and referring them for additional services when necessary. A case‐report series is used to illustrate routine prosthodontic treatments that can be offered to older patients in general dental practice.