Digital Rehabilitation of Non-Syndromic Oligodont in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report
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oligodontia, CAD/CAM, 3D printing, PMMA, interim prosthodontic rehabilitation ,case report.Abstract
Oligodontia is a rare developmental anomaly characterized by the congenital absence of six or more permanent teeth, resulting in significant functional, aesthetic, and psychosocial challenges. Management in growing patients is complex because definitive implant therapy should be deferred until completion of craniofacial growth. This case report describes the digital interim prosthodontic rehabilitation of a 12-year-old female with non-syndromic oligodontia. Clinical and radiographic examination confirmed the congenital absence of eighteen permanent teeth bilaterally. Diagnostic casts were digitized using a laboratory scanner, and restorations were virtually designed using Exocad software. CAD/CAM-fabricated three-dimensional printed polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) provisional crowns were produced and cemented to restore function and aesthetics. The restorations demonstrated satisfactory fit, occlusal stability, and aesthetics, with marked improvement in mastication, speech, smile appearance, and patient confidence. The digital workflow enabled accurate treatment planning, reduced chairside adjustments, and preserved future restorative options. This case highlights the effectiveness of CAD/CAM-assisted three-dimensional printed PMMA provisional crowns as a conservative and predictable interim treatment for adolescents with non-syndromic oligodontia until definitive rehabilitation can be undertaken after skeletal maturity.
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