Bring Back the Smile and Self-Esteem in an 11-Year-Old Child: A Case Report

Abstract

Oligodontia is the congenital absence of six or more than six teeth in either permanent or primary dentition. Because of the missing teeth in these patient’s esthetic, functional and psychological problems may arise. Oral rehabilitation is recommended for the positive development of self-esteem as well as for improved speech, masticatory function and facial esthetics. Congenital absence of incisors may jeopardize the esthetic appearance of a child, especially during years of transition into adolescence. In such situations, interim restorations can be provided before any definitive treatment. This paper deals with the full mouth oral rehabilitation of an 11-year old child using a multidisciplinary approach involving acrylic crowns, 2*4 appliance, anterior functional space maintainer and direct composite restoration.