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Implant Considerations in Children and Adolescent Patients
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There are some congenital disorders which can lead to absence of teeth in children. Such children require replacement of teeth for functional and psychological reasons. As the growth of the jaws is still incomplete, it was generally accepted that removable partial denture is the treatment of choice in children. Various authors have debated the pros and cons of placing implants in children and adolescent patients. All are of the opinion that an understanding of dental development and cranio facial growth is a must for anyone trying implants in children. Hence, an understanding of the direction of growth of the jaws, the problems of placing implants and the importance of vigilant recare programme in children is a necessity before attempting implants in children.
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Growth, Implants, Children, Adolescence, Implant Supported Prosthesis
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