Implant therapy for a patient with Down syndrome and oral habits: A clinical report

Paola C Saponaro; Toru Deguchi; Damian J Lee

doi:10.1016/j.prosdent.2016.01.019

Implant therapy for a patient with Down syndrome and oral habits: A clinical report

J Prosthet Dent. 2016 Sep;116(3):320-4. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2016.01.019. Epub 2016 Apr 28.

Authors

Paola C Saponaro¹, Toru Deguchi², Damian J Lee³

Affiliations

¹ Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Restorative Science and Prosthodontics, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Columbus, Ohio.
² Associate Professor and Director, Advanced Education in Orthodontics Program, Division of Orthodontics, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Columbus, Ohio.
³ Assistant Professor and Director, Advanced Education in Prosthodontics Program, Division of Restorative Sciences and Prosthodontics, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Columbus, Ohio. Electronic address: lee.6221@osu.edu.

PMID: 27132787
DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2016.01.019

Abstract

This clinical report describes prosthodontic therapy with an implant-supported partial fixed dental prosthesis for a patient with Down syndrome and concomitant oral habits, including tongue thrusting and thumb sucking.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported*
Denture, Partial, Fixed*
Down Syndrome / complications*
Down Syndrome / psychology
Female
Fingersucking* / adverse effects
Humans
Tongue Habits* / adverse effects