Year : 2019

Volume : Volume 10

Issue : Issue 3

Address for correspondence :
Dr. Dheeraj Manchanda.
dr.dheerajmanchanda@gmail.com

Abstract

Background:  The absence of permanent teeth as a result of dental trauma or congenital aplasia can be seen in children and adolescents which can lead to aesthetic limitations that impair social acceptability and functional difficulties related to speech and mastication. Prosthodontic approach to oral rehabilitation is therefore required for such growing patients. Treatment plan to replace missing teeth is based on each patient’s systemic condition, developmental phase, number of missing teeth, and the anatomy of the hard and soft tissue. Although, conservative prosthodontic rehabilitation is the treatment of choice until growth has ceased, conventional approaches like removable partial denture do not usually satisfy the needs of a growing patient. This drawback can be countered by dental implants. Till date, there has been lot of ambiguity about this treatment option. On one hand, implant-supported prostheses are well accepted by young patients, and they may benefit from the blood supply and uncomplicated healing provided by growing bone. On the other hand, the placement of dental implants is susceptible to complications related to growth patterns. This article will present a comprehensive review and recommendations for implant placement in growing children.

Keywords: Growth, hypodontia, anodontia, dental implants, growing children, oligodontia, adolescents.