Dysplasia: A Conservative Approach with Three-Year Follow-Up
Aryen Kaushik ,1HarshVardhan Sinha ,2 M. N. Hombesh ,3 Pooja Rani ,4 and Taranjeet Kaur 3
1Department of Prosthodontics, ITS Dental College, Greater Noida, India
2Department of Prosthodontics, Saraswati Dental College, Lucknow, India
3Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere, India
4Department of Prosthodontics, Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Patna, India Correspondence should be addressed to Aryen Kaushik; aryaenkaushik@gmail.com
Received 24 August 2021; Revised 7 November 2021; Accepted 10 November 2021; Published 11 December 2021 Academic Editor: Konstantinos Michalakis
Copyright © 2021 Aryen Kaushik et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
This case report presents a 19-year-old male patient with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, having a chief complaint of multiple missing teeth. Atraumatic extraction of the teeth with hopeless prognosis was done, and teeth with grade 2 mobility were submerged using cast dowel and coping. Following this, incremental increase in the vertical dimension was made using removableflexible splint of two-millimeter thickness. After facebow transfer and making appropriate eccentric bite records to program the semiadjustable articulator, wax-up was done at the desired vertical dimension (VD). The upper arch was finally restored using a long-span fixed partial denture and lower arch using bilateral attachment (Rhein 83) retained cast removable partial denture as a definitive prosthesis. Therefore, in conditions like hypodontia or oligodontia caused due to ectodermal dysplasia, attachment retained removable partial denture may prove beneficial by effectively distributing the occlusal forces. In clinical scenarios where implant is not feasible or not opted by the patient, this combination treatment may be a viable option.
1. Introduction
Ectodermal dysplasias (EDs) are a heterogeneous group of rare congenital disorders (incidence at birth-1 in 100,000 males), which involve primary developmental defects of two or more tissues derived from the ectoderm like skin, nails, teeth, and eccrine glands. The disorder can be classified as hidrotic type (Clouston syndrome) inherited as autosomal dominant condition and hypohidrotic or anhidrotic type (Christ-Siemens-Touraine syndrome) which is inherited as X linked recessive attribute [1]. Although the National Foun- dation for Ectodermal Dysplasia has listed twenty different types of such disorders, severity may differ within the same type of ED [1]. In these cases, the prosthodontic interven-
tions mainly focus to enhance the esthetics, phonetics, and function, by various fixed or removable treatment approaches [1–4].
This specific case was unique from the previous case stud- ies reported as the patient had hyposalivation and severe gag reflex and presented with mixed dentition, posing a problem in treatment planning. Moreover, there was a marked loss in occlusal vertical dimension. Although every treatment option has its own advantages and disadvantages, we have tried to manage this case using a hybrid approach by rehabilitating the upper arch with a long-span fixed partial denture and lower arch with bilateral attachment retained removable par- tial denture, a treatment approach which has not been docu- mented in previous case report literature.
2. Case Presentation
A 19-year-old male with a chief complaint of multiple miss- ing teeth and difficulty in chewing food was referred to the Department of Prosthodontics by his physician. On extra- oral clinical examination, he had frontal bossing, depressed nasal bridge, thick everted lower lips, sparse facial hair, sunken cheeks, and dystrophy of toe nails. The patient was concerned regarding his esthetics and seemed to have a low self-esteem. Previous health reports had mentioned the diagnosis as hypohidrotic type of ectodermal dysplasia.
Extraoral examination revealed sunken cheeks, deep nasola- bial fold, mild frontal bossing, thin sparse facial hair, and normal nails (Figure 1(a)). Various treatment modalities like direct composite restorations, fixed partial dentures, and removable prosthetic options like overdentures, endosseous implants, mini-implants, and zygomatic implants have been advocated by various authors [1–4].
Intraoral examination revealed dry oral mucosa (later con- firmed by sialometry test) and residual ridge with adequate width and height. The teeth present were 17, 16, 55, 11, 21, 22, 63, 65, 26, 27, 71, 81, 82, 36, 35, 85, and 46 (Figures 1(b)–1(g)). A thorough oral prophylaxis was done, and the patient was recalled after 2 weeks to assess the peri- odontal prognosis of each tooth. Bearing in mind the existing
crown root ratio and number of teeth which would remain after extraction of grade three mobile teeth, a single unit long-span porcelain fused to metal fixed partial denture was planned for the maxillary arch. After assessing the periodontal health of the lower teeth and crown height space of 6.5 milli- meters (mm), a bilateral attachment retained cast removable partial denture was planned for lower arch.
Vertical dimension (VD) of face was assessed using pho- netics along with the Niswonger’s physiologic method. This step was done by placing an adhesive tape in the shape of a small equilateral triangle at the tip of nose and chin and then asking the patient to repeat words ending with sound “m.”
At least six to seven readings were recorded between the two points, and an average of all was considered as vertical dimension at rest. The patient was then asked to occlude all teeth, and the distance between two points revealed the vertical dimension at occlusion. Subtracting the latter from former resulted in a freeway space of seven to eight millime- ters (with normal range of three to four millimeters), which was evident clinically in premolar region, indicating a loss in occlusal vertical dimension.
An incremental increase in VD up to 4 mm over a period of 3 months was planned to assess the physiologic comfort and ensure an adequate adaptation time for temporoman- dibular joint [5]. Therefore, conforming to the “two splint
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Figure 1: (a) Dystrophy of toe nails, (b–d) pretreatment occlusal vertical dimension loss, (e) pretreatment orthopantomogram, (f) pretreatment maxillary, and (g) mandibular arch.
concept,” a removable flexible splint of 2 mm thickness was worn by the patient in mandibular arch for initial 6 weeks and in the maxilla for next 6 weeks (Figure 2(a)) [5, 6].
Alternatively, a second mandibular splint of 4 mm thickness could have been given to the patient as a substitute for max- illary 2 mm thickness splint. Either ways, the desired VD increase of 4 mm would have been achieved. Initially, a hard splint was tried for the same procedure but later, a soft splint was used as the patient was more comfortable and compliant to it. Moreover, recent studies show that both hard and soft splints are equally effective in achieving the desired results of treatment [7, 8]. The soft splint in this case was not inti- mately adapted on the teeth with grade 2 mobility, to pre- vent any further detrimental effect due to occlusal forces.
Teeth with grade 3 mobility and poor crown root ratio, i.e., 71, 81, and 82, were extracted. Following 2 weeks of
socket healing, diagnostic impressions were made using irre- versible hydrocolloid and casts were poured. Upper diagnos- tic cast was mounted on Hanau wide-vue articulator using Hanau springbow transfer. Centric jaw relation record was obtained by guiding patient’s jaw as per bimanual manipula- tion method and using 4.5 mm thickness of warm Aluwax for recording the cusp indentations (Aluwax Dental Prod- ucts Co), followed by mounting of the mandibular casts. A complete tentative wax-up was performed on diagnostic mounting and putty index (Dentsply Aquasil) were made (Figure 2(b)). Teeth with inadequate crown surface area, i.e., 11, 21, and 22, were endodontically treated followed by cast post and metal coping (root submergence technique).
Meanwhile, an intraoral mockup was performed using these putty indices and a provisional restorative material (Pro- temp4). Protrusive record (up to six millimeters) was now
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Figure 2: (a) Flexible occlusal splint, (b) final wax-up at desired vertical dimension, (c) minimal tooth preparation with polished metal copings, (d) maxillary and (e) mandibular provisional restorations, (f) metal coping try-in, (g) ceramic layering of prosthesis, and Rhein 83 attachment.
obtained intraorally, to program the horizontal condylar guidance on the articulator.
Conservative tooth preparation was done on maxillary teeth, using the intraoral mockup as a tooth preparation guide. As teeth were hypoplastic in nature and had a ten- dency to chip, only minor refinement was done using extra- fine diamond bur. No occlusal reduction was attempted as increase in vertical dimension was planned (Figure 2(c)).
As tapered cone shaped and malformed teeth were present, achieving the parallelism by excessive tooth reduction was not clinically challenging.
Final impressions were made using two-stage putty wash impression technique, and provisional restorations were fab- ricated directly using thefinal putty indices and luted with noneugenol temporary luting cement (3M ESPE RelyX Temp NE) (Figures 2(d) and 2(e)). Mounting of the master casts was done in centric relation at desired VD as men- tioned above. Metal trial made using direct metal laser sin- tering technique was tried in patient’s mouth to ensure marginal adaptation (Figure 2(f)). The ceramic layering with feldspathic porcelain established the occlusion plane using the final wax-up as a reference (Figure 2(g)). In this, case ceramic baked over direct metal laser sintered coping was used instead of single unit zirconia bride due to various rea- sons. First, the patient had an average smile line (exposing
slightly more than 75% of central incisors), hence minimiz- ing the probability of slight metal discolored margin visibil- ity in future. Second, the retrievability of resin cement luted single unit zirconia bridge would have been challenging.
Third, due to the milling process used for fabricating the metal coping substructure, the 2 mm thickness of porcelain layering could be easily standardized, hence resulting in more predictive metal porcelain bond. Fourth, it was more cost-effective for the patient when discussed.
A mandibular cast removable partial denture framework (Co-Cr alloy) was then designed over Rhein 83 attachment using yellow extrasoft nylon retentive cap, and passive cir- cumferential clasps were given (Figures 2(g) and 2(h)).
Occlusal contacts in maximum intercuspation position were checked before luting the fixed restoration (Figure 2(a)).
Finally, the luting of the fixed partial denture using glass ionomer cement (GC Gold Label 1 Luting & Lining Cement) and final denture insertion was done after ensuring Chris- tensen’s phenomenon as well as bilateral group function occlusion intraorally (Figure 2(b)). The esthetics and pho- netics of the patient were verified (Figure 3(c)).
As a part of maintenance therapy for hyposalivation, a lemon-flavored synthetic saliva spray (Glandosane Synthetic saliva spray by Fresenius Kabi Oncology Pvt. Ltd) was used by the patient four tofive times a day. This would ensure timely
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Figure 3: (a) Final prosthesis in maximum intercuspation, (b) group function occlusion on lateral excursion movement. (c) Posttreatment esthetics, (d, e) 3-year periodic review intraoral photographs, and (f) follow-up orthopantomogram.
The patient was advised for a regular follow-up every 6 months. Figures 3(d) and 3(e) depict a healthy periodontal condition and good oral hygiene maintenance at a periodic recall visit after 3 years. An orthopantomogram taken after 2.5 years showed healthy abutments with minimal alveolar changes (Figure 3(f)).
3. Discussion
Although occlusal stops in posterior teeth are present in this case, the teeth are peg shaped, malformed, and widely spaced. Due to the lack of tooth bud formation, the alveolar bone is minimally formed and is hypoplastic in ED cases [1].
All these factors contribute to dentoalveolar tissue deficiency and severely reduced vertical dimension of occlusion.
All possible implant treatment options were initially dis- cussed to the patient but were denied by him due tofinancial restrains. Dry oral mucosa has always been associated with soreness in denture bearing tissues and patient dissatisfac- tion with removable oral prosthesis [9]. Therefore, consider- ing the hyposalivation, severe gag reflex, and psychological discomfort expressed by the patient, removable prosthodon- tic options were precluded from treatment plan for the max- illary arch. Many authors do not advocate fixed partial dentures (FPDs) with rigid connectors, especially if the pros- thesis crosses the midline as only few abutments are present in most of the cases reported and the patients were in their growth phase during the treatment [10]. However, a single unit long-span FPD was planned for the maxillary arch as sufficient healthy abutment teeth were present to support the prosthesis and the patient was in late adolescence. The growth of maxilla in males has been reported to be consis- tent after the age of 18 [11].
Due to the abutment conditions with respect to 11, 21, and 22, root submergence technique was applied in the max- illary anterior region, as it is a promising method of main- taining the alveolar ridge dimensions at the pontic site of an FPD especially in esthetic zones [12]. For effective cleans- ability, a uniform clearance of 1 mm was ensured between the modified ridge lap pontic and the metal copings.
Considering the resilient nature of the extrasoft nylon retentive cap used over Rhein 83 attachment, the occlusal forces are better distributed between the lowerfixed partial denture and alveolar ridge mucosa. Hence, attributing to this
“stress breaker effect,” masticatory overload on the lower fixed prosthesis is circumvented, contributing to the peri- odontal health of the lower abutments.
As the canine teeth were missing in both the arches, a group function occlusion was provided bilaterally, ensuring the absence of premature contacts on nonworking side.
pantomogram, although the prognosis of the rehabilitation is good, a regular follow-up is necessary to assess the intraoral force factors and ensure the comfort and longevity of the prosthesis.
4.1. Clinical Significance. In clinical scenarios where implant is not feasible or not opted by the patient, a combination treatment of long-span fixed partial denture and an attach- ment retained cast removable partial denture can prove ben- eficial. This case gives an excellent treatment outcome in terms of esthetics as well as function, hence improving the quality of life.
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Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest.
Acknowledgments
The authors thank Dr. Shashidhara HS, who served as a sci- entific advisor.
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