Dentistry

Prashanth Battepatti

Publications

• Case Report
  A Unique Approach to Retain Dentures in a Patient with Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
  Author(s): Anand K Tavargeri, Satyabodh S Guttal, Garima Jain, Shruti Patil, Rajesh Anegundi, Vijay Trasad and Prashanth BattepattiAnand K Tavargeri, Satyabodh S Guttal, Garima Jain, Shruti Patil, Rajesh Anegundi, Vijay Trasad and Prashanth Battepatti
  
  Ectodermal dysplasia is a large complex group of disorders resulting in abnormal development of two or more ectodermal structures. Oral manifestations include partial or complete anodontia and poor bony bases affecting aesthetics and function. Dental management in such patients is difficult and requires intervention throughout the growth period of the patient, until a definitive treatment is rendered. This case report describes the prosthetic rehabilitation of a young patient with total anodontia, which is a rare event in contrast to partial anodontia. A unique approach was devised to improve the retention and stability of compromised ridges. Conventional dentures were delivered to the patient with like-pole magnets incorporated in the occlusal surface of posterior denture teeth of upper and lower denture facing corre.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-1122.1000362

  Abstract PDF