From Volume 41, Issue 10, December 2014 | Pages 891-898
Patients with hypodontia present clinical challenges in relation to function and aesthetics. In this two part series we will explore the clinical features of hypodontia (part 1) and will move on to discuss the interdisciplinary management of hypodontia (part 2).
Hypodontia is a complex dental condition that can have significant effects on aesthetics and function, as discussed in the first paper of this series. Hypodontia requires an interdisciplinary management approach. This paper will review the management options.
In order to provide patients with the most aesthetically pleasing and functional outcome, an interdisciplinary approach to management may be required. The role and aims of the team has been previously described by Nunn et al.1 In summary, the aims are:
Complex cases may involve the expertise of a number of specialties which include orthodontics, paediatric dentistry, restorative dentistry and oral surgery, whereas milder cases may be treatable by a single specialty alone. As a result, patients are treated on a case-by-case basis.
The treatment options for patients suffering from hypodontia are essentially the same as those for replacement of any other missing teeth, namely:
Of course, there are specific considerations in hypodontia cases which we will consider.
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