Introduction: Pediatric dental prosthetics represent a relatively recent trend in dentistry. In
the past, it was even believed that dental prosthetics on primary teeth were not suitable, as
they were thought to impede jaw development. However, it was later discovered that this led
to more significant issues, making dental prosthetics for primary teeth a necessity, as they
have a highly positive impact on the overall stomatognathic system of children. It is crucial
to intensively monitor the entire treatment and make ongoing adjustments or replacements
during growth. Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to investigate and present existing
literature regarding dental prosthetics in the younger generation, emphasizing the importance
of proper and timely care. To examine pediatric dental replacements and criteria for
suitability in treatment. To include a case of pediatric prosthetic treatment and, based on that
case, create two dental replacements. Both will be fabricated according to the appropriate
criteria that pediatric dental replacements must meet. The first will serve as a fixed tooth
replacement, while the second will be removable, allowing for a comparison and summary
of the advantages and disadvantages of each. Methods: For the theoretical part of the thesis,
we used the descriptive method, based on the study of existing literature and professional
articles. These sources were obtained from professional databases such as PubMed, Google
Scholar, and other online resources. In the practical part, under the expert supervision of a
mentor in a dental laboratory, we fabricated a fixed and a removable dental replacement.
Results: Within the scope of this thesis, we fabricated a fixed and a removable dental
replacement for the rehabilitation of an identical stomatognathic condition. In the fabrication
of the fixed replacement, we referenced a professional article describing a case of
rehabilitation of a 5-year-old child with ectodermal dysplasia. Subsequently, we crafted a
removable replacement for the same condition to enable a comparison of the advantages and
disadvantages of each. Discussion and conclusion: The primary difference between adults
and children lies in their growth, which underscores the importance of designing and
fabricating all dental replacements in a manner that does not hinder the growth and
development of the stomatognathic system in children. Regular check-ups during treatment
are mandatory, as dental replacements typically need to be replaced after a certain period.
Adhering to the requirements that pediatric dental replacements must fulfil, we fabricated a
fixed appliance and a foil-based removable retainer for the replacement of missing teeth. We
highlighted the distinctions between these solutions and emphasized the significance of
presenting all possible rehabilitation options to the patient.
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