[Psychological and dental considerations in the prosthetic rehabilitation of children. Child prothesis--part I]. / Psychologische und zahnmedizinische Aspekte bei der prothetischen Versorgung von Kindern. Kinderprothesen--Teil I.

The fabrication of a prosthesis for a child requires an extensive diagnostic process together with a detailed medical and dental history. The treatment modalities for children and adults are different. By young patients attention must be paid in order to establish a feeling of trust and close cooperation between the dentist and the patient. The aim of the treatment with removable denture prosthesis is the re-establishment of aesthetic, phonetic and function while assuring at the same time a high standard of oral hygiene and periodontal maintenance. The continuous jaw growth and the dentition changes of a child must be closely monitored. Therefore, frequent (3-6 months recall intervals) follow-up examinations and denture adjustments are needed.

[Technical treatment considerations in making prostheses for children. Child prostheses--Part 2]. / Behandlungstechnische Aspekte bei der Anfertigung von Kinderprothesen. Kinderprothesen--Teil II.

The rehabilitation of a child's dentition with a removable prosthesis is more complex and time consuming, when comparing it to the one of adults. Prerequisite for a successful treatment is a careful consideration of age-related, technical, functional and psychological aspects. The aesthetic and functional replacement of the missing teeth using a removable prosthesis results in an increased self-esteem for the young patients. This case report describes the management of a young child as well as the treatment planning and the prosthetic rehabilitation process.