Case Report
Year: 2023 | Month: January-March | Volume: 8 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 90-94
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20230109
Rehabilitation of Completely Edentulous Down Syndrome Patient with Removable Prosthesis - A Case Report
Dr. Udfer Hameed Mir1, Dr. Umaya Ahmed Teli2, Dr. Sandeep Kour Bali3, Dr. Shabir Ahmed Shah4, Dr Qazi Shazana Nazir5
1Post Graduate Student, Department of Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge, Government Dental College & Hospital, Srinagar, J&K
2Post Graduate Student, Department of Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge, Government Dental College & Hospital, Srinagar, J&K
3Professor & Head, Department of Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge, Government Dental College & Hospital, Srinagar, J&K
4Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge & Head Dental Materials, Government Dental College & Hospital, Srinagar, J&K
5Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge, Government Dental College & Hospital, Srinagar, J&K
Corresponding Author: Dr. Udfer Hameed Mir
ABSTRACT
Down Syndrome is one of the commonest autosomal disorders with trisomy of chromosome 21. These patients present with various disorders like mental retardation, cardiovascular disorder, musculoskeletal abnormalities etc. Oral manifestations include periodontal disease, hypodontia, macroglossia and much more. These patients become edentulous frequently and rehabilitation of such patients becomes a challenging task. This case report presents rehabilitation of completely edentulous female patient with down syndrome.
Keywords: Down Syndrome, Autosomal, Rehabilitation, Edentulous, Hypodontia