Practice abstract
British Dental Journal 194, 299 - 304 (2003)
Published online: 22 March 2003 | doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4809940
The interdisciplinary management of hypodontia: restorative dentistry
N J Jepson1, F S Nohl2, N E Carter3, T J Gillgrass4, J G Meechan5, R S Hobson6 & J H Nunn7
- Early consideration of the likely final restoration and the maintenance of appearance and function are areas of primary concern in the management of hypodontia.
- Necessary restorative treatment will reflect the decision to accept, close or redistribute spacing resulting from the absence of teeth.
- Resin-bonded bridges and implant supported prostheses are the preferred definitive restorative option for the majority of hypodontia patients.
- Removable partial dentures can usefully restore appearance and function particularly as an interim measure for patients with severe hypodontia
Abstract
This paper considers the role of restorative dentistry in the management of hypodontia. The paper describes the general restorative considerations common to patients with hypodontia and illustrates the variety of restorative techniques available in the restorative management of hypodontia and oligodontia.
- Senior Lecturer/Honorary Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Newcastle Dental Hospital, Richardson Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AZ;
- Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Newcastle Dental Hospital, Richardson Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AZ;
- Consultant in Orthodontics, Newcastle Dental Hospital, Richardson Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AZ;
- Consultant in Orthodontics, Edinburgh Postgraduate Institute, Lauriston Building, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9YW, Scotland;
- Senior Lecturer/Honorary Consultant in Oral Surgery, Newcastle Dental Hospital, Richardson Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AZ;
- Senior Lecturer/Honorary Consultant in Orthodontics, School of Dental Sciences, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4BW; Newcastle Dental Hospital, Richardson Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AZ;
- Professor and Head of Department, Department of Public and Child Dental Health, Dental School and Hospital, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2, Ireland
Correspondence to:
Department of Restorative Dentistry, The Dental School, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4BW
e-mail: n.j.a.jepson@ncl.ac.uk