As far as I know with my limited knowledge, use of dental implants contraindicated in children of growing age, is there any change in the concept? is there any advance in Oral implantology to enable use of dental implants in such children? especially in children with ectodermal dysplasia or partial/complete anodontia?
From my own experience, the main problem to place implants in teenagers that we will face after few years is the short level of implant's crown comparing with adjacent teeth. So I have to change the crown with longer one with adding some pink colour at the cervical portion of the crown as camouflage.
Yes, we have used dental implants and extra oral facial implants for young patients.
Currently working with a 9 year old to replace his nose. The article has been submitted for publication 6 months ago.
Dental implants have been used for patients with congenital conditions such as ectodermal dysplasia.
T. J. Balshi, DDS
Yes, we have used dental implants and extra oral facial implants for young patients.
Currently working with a 9 year old to replace his nose. The article has been submitted for publication 6 months ago.
Dental implants have been used for patients with congenital conditions such as ectodermal dysplasia.
T. J. Balshi, DDS
The most important reason why the use of implants in children of growining age is not reccomended is because it will stop the normal development and growining of the bone in the site where we will place the implant.
OVER THE PAST 30+ YEARS we have observed that Branemark system implants placed in your patients will stay static in spacial position as the cranium continues to develop and grow. Infact, this growth continues through out adult life as well. it is especially relevant in the maxilla which continues to grow downward and forward.
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