Oligodontia in a Teenager with Down Syndrome – A Case Study

Key words

Down syndrome - dental implants - oligodontia - orthodontic treatment - minimally invasive treatment

Schlüsselwörter

Down Syndrom - Zahnimplantate - Oligodontie - kieferorthopädische ­Behandlung - minimal invasive Behandlung

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