Non-Syndromic Tooth Agenesis: Interdisciplinary Case
This case employed orthodontic space redistribution for missing teeth, integrating digital technologies (intraoral scanning, CAD-CAM) for diagnostic and definitive prosthesis fabrication. Resin-bonded bridge wings utilized polyetherketoneketone (PEKK), while fixed bridges adopted high-translucency zirconia ceramic materials. A 17-year-old patient presented with a 10-year history of tooth loss and malocclusion. Extraoral examination was normal, while intraoral findings included partial anodontia, retained deciduous teeth, and an impacted 45th tooth. Anterior dental diastemas and a right-deviated maxillary midline were noted. Treatment involved extraction of retained deciduous and impacted teeth, orthodontic alignment to optimize anterior space, and restoration of maxillary edentulous areas with PEKK-bonded bridges and mandibular defects with fixed zirconia bridges. Non-syndromic congenital tooth agenesis is prevalent in clinical practice, primarily managed via restorative modalities. PEKK resin-bonded bridges offer favorable biomechanical properties, whereas high-translucency zirconia provides superior optical characteristics suitable for anterior single crowns, bridges, and veneers. Digital workflows ensure precise, efficient data acquisition and prosthesis design. Multidisciplinary management of non-syndromic congenital tooth agenesis achieves optimal outcomes by combining orthodontic alignment, advanced biomaterials (PEKK and zirconia), and digital technology for functional and esthetic rehabilitation.
Authors
- Luu Phuong Lan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5434-1726)
- Ou-Yang Shaobo
- Hong Jinming
Institutions
- Nanchang University (CN)
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Dental Journal
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.identj.2025.105344
- Primary Topic
- dental development and anomalies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00