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A Novel Approach to the Management of Dentin Dysplasia Using Zygoma Implants: A Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Dentin dysplasia (DD) is a rare clinical entity that can affect deciduous dentition alone, or both deciduous and permanent dentition. It is a developmental disorder that can be classified as DD type I or type II. This case report describes a rare case of DD type I in a 19-year-old patient, highlighting the clinical presentation and the radiographic features of the condition, confirmed by ground sectioning and microscopic examination of extracted teeth. The case report also describes the management of this patient using zygoma and endosteal implants.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.68099

Authors: Gauri Sharma, Bhushan Mundada, Nitin Bhola, Rozina Vishnani, Deepankar Shukla, Ankita Pathak

Institution: Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research

Language: English

Topic: dental development and anomalies

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402000013