Abstract
Cleidocranial dysostosis (CCD) is an uncommon, generalized skeletal disorder characterized by delayed ossification of the skull, aplastic or hypoplastic clavicles, and complex dental abnormalities such as retention of multiple deciduous teeth, impaction or delayed eruption of permanent teeth and presence of supernumerary teeth. This case report describes a 30-year old male patient of CCD with classical findings and the challenges faced in his prosthodontic rehabilitation. Conventional complete dentures following interim complete dentures therapy had to be given as all other treatment modalities were ruled out because of anatomic limitations. Despite the disadvantages of removable dentures the patient adapted admirably to them with significant improvement in self-esteem. Though orthodontic and surgical correction may be the treatment of choice, the need to preserve the alveolar ridge could make fabrication of removable dentures in such patients, a viable option.
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