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Treatment of acute cases of amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is challenging in children due to the absence of a consensus statement on therapeutic recommendations. This article presents the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary approach--including orthodontics, orthognathic surgery, and prosthodontics using digital technology--in a child with AI and skeletal deformities. The early management over a 6-year period had a very positive impact on the quality of life related to oral health. The full-mouth rehabilitation in adulthood with all-ceramic crowns showed a fully satisfactory result after 60 months of follow-up. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Albers-Schönberg disease is a rare bone syndrome characterized by increased bone density and infectious complications after dental extraction or minor surgery. The prosthodontic management of such edentulous patients with osteomyelitis is very challenging and requires special strategies due to a high risk of failure and worsening of the condition. This clinical report describes the rehabilitation of a 31-year-old edentulous woman presenting with Albers-Schönberg disease, secondary chronic osteomyelitis, maxillary hypoplasia, compromised oral conditions, temporomandibular disorders, and psychologic distress. The treatment included a mandibulectomy and removable prostheses. A crucial element for the successful long-term treatment and quality of life improvement observed in this patient was the 1-year transitional phase with interim dentures and frequent follow-up appointments. The complications and management proposed during a 10-year follow-up are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Management of an edentulous area when the tooth is impacted is often a challenge. Usually, treatments are by far orthodontic traction followed by tooth removal with dental implant placement. With piezosurgery, minimally invasive auto-transplantation can be an alternative. Observation: A 27-year-old patient presenting terminal mobility of the tooth no°63 consulted for replacement. Among the different therapeutic solutions, a surgical transposition of her impacted tooth no°23 with a conservative bone window replacement was decided. After a 12-month follow up period, X-rays showed no sign of ankylosis, root resorption or apical pathology, while clinical criteria such as tooth function, mobility and aesthetic integration were all satisfying. Commentaries: Space closure, dental implant and bonded bridge were alternatives. The interest of this clinical case is to restore the functional and aesthetic roles of the canine without compromising any potential implant placement later. Also the patient can still have the possibility to opt for an implant-supported crown in the long-term thanks to the bone volume maintained. Conclusion: When orthodontic realignment is considered as not possible, auto-transplantation of a tooth can be a good choice before going on dental implant therapeutic.

Aims: Cohen syndrome (CS) is an uncommon autosomal recessive disorder due to mutations in vacuolar protein sorting 13B, with an intermittent presence of neutropenia. Contrary to other clinical phenotypic features, oral health has been little investigated in CS. We described oral health and dental hygiene in a cohort of CS patients. Methods and Results: Twelve CS patients with neutropenia (<1500/mm3) were recruited in the dental department of Dijon University Hospital (France). Patients underwent oral examination, and blood samples were collected. Oral health markers were described and compared between patients with moderate and severe neutropenia (<500/mm3). In 12 patients (mean age = 21.1 years, SD = 13.7, six females), 45.5% brushed at least twice daily their teeth, and the same percentage annually visited a dentist. Dental plaque index was high (mean = 1.7, SD = 1.4). So was the number of lost teeth per patient, notably among adults (mean = 13.8, SD = 9.8). Elevated markers of periodontitis were noted as percentage of bleeding dental sites (mean = 70.2%, SD = 45.2%) or Gingival Index (mean = 2.2, SD = 1.0). The severity of neutropenia was correlated to the level of tooth‐loss (P =.03). Conclusion: This study highlighted in CS patients worrisome oral health and dental follow‐up in the context of intellectual disability with behavioural anomalies. More attention is needed by care‐givers on oral condition in CS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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