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Provides an understanding of the importance of close communication and joint planning for the management of hypodontia.
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Discusses the role of orthodontic treatment in managing hypodontia.
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Hypodontia is a frequently encountered condition within general dental practice. Its successful management involves the interplay of a number of clinicians. The general dental practitioner plays a key role in the management of patients. The aim of this short article is to outline some of the principles of the multidisciplinary management of hypodontia with an emphasis on orthodontic treatment.
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Gill, D., Barker, C. The multidisciplinary management of hypodontia: a team approach. Br Dent J 218, 143–149 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2015.52
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