Use of an individual traction prosthesis and distraction osteogenesis to reposition osseointegrated implants in a juvenile with ectodermal dysplasia: a clinical report

J Prosthet Dent. 2002 Feb;87(2):145-8. doi: 10.1067/mpr.2002.120844.

Abstract

This article describes the use of distraction osteogenesis to reposition osseointegrated maxillary implants in an adolescent girl with ectodermal dysplasia and oligodontia. The distraction of 2 osteotomized segments was controlled by a prosthesis fabricated specifically for this purpose.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anodontia / etiology
  • Anodontia / rehabilitation
  • Child
  • Dental Care for Chronically Ill*
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous
  • Dental Implants / adverse effects*
  • Denture, Partial, Fixed*
  • Ectodermal Dysplasia / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Malocclusion / etiology
  • Malocclusion / surgery
  • Malocclusion / therapy*
  • Maxilla
  • Maxillofacial Development
  • Orthodontic Appliance Design*
  • Osteogenesis, Distraction*
  • Retreatment

Substances

  • Dental Implants