The young adult patient presenting with oligodontia: diagnostic and management strategies
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The young adult patient presenting with oligodontia: diagnostic and management strategies
Patients with various forms of ectodermal dysplasia often present with oligodontia, aplastic dento-alveolar ridges, malformed teeth and hyposalivation. Management and support follow a continuum from early childhood to adulthood. In addition, management strategies impact on the patient’s perceived quality of life (QOL) as well as on the outcomes of care. The role of the Prosthodontics team is to...
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عنوان ژورنال: Head & Face Medicine
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1746-160X
DOI: 10.1186/1746-160x-8-s1-i6