Minimal invasive prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient with Down syndrome: A case report

• Published in: Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry, 2024, Vol.44 (1), p.109-116
• Main Authors: Pustina Krasniqi, Teuta A, Xhajanka, Edit Ll, Lila Krasniqi, Zana D, Dula, Linda J
• Format: Report
• Language: English
• ISSN: 1754-4505
• DOI: 10.1111/scd.12846

INTRODUCTIONDown syndrome (DS), an easily recognized congenital disease, is associated with a high prevalence of dental anomalies. Therefore, special dental care is required.CASE PRESENTATIONThis case report described the minimally invasive prosthetic rehabilitation of a 31-year-old female patient with DS. Prompt diagnosis, consultation with physicians and family, and accurate medical history were needed, and relevant dental, medical, mental, and behavioral factors were considered. A minimally invasive treatment plan was decided after clinical examination, orthopantomography (OPG), and study model analysis. For the upper jaw, an over denture was constructed. For the lower jaw, a simple metal-frame partial denture was made. This treatment plan was decided after considering the difficulty in dentist-patient collaboration and a small maxilla with poor positioning of teeth and negative overbite and over jet.CONCLUSIONConsidering different patient factors including patient cooperation, as well as the medical and dental conditions associated with DS, a minimally invasive prosthodontic treatment option was recommended.