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Dental team management for a patient with cleidocranial dysostosis.

Angle AD, Rebellato J

Department of Dental Specialties, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55902, USA.

Cleidocranial dysostosis is a rare autosomal condition that affects ossification. The dental abnormalities associated with it present a remarkable challenge in orthodontic treatment planning. Early diagnosis is extremely important to give the patient the best treatment options. Patients with cleidocranial dysostosis require a team approach with good communication and cooperation from the patient. Timing of the intervention is critical, and many surgeries might be required. The patient in this report was treated with a team effort that involved several dental specialties to achieve an optimal result.

Published 19 July 2005 in Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop, 128(1): 110-7.
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