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Prosthodontic rehabilitation of a patient with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 using cross-arch teeth arrangement: A case report
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Smita Arun Khalikar
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Kishor M Mahale
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Vilas M Rajguru
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Sonali V Mahajan
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Siddhi Dattatraya Bhatawadekar *
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) is a genetic disorder characterized by multisystem involvement, including neurocutaneous manifestations, skeletal deformities, and orofacial abnormalities. This case report presents a 35-year-old male with NF1, exhibiting multiple café-au-lait macules, skeletal abnormalities, and significant radiographic findings affecting the mandible. The patient was completely edentulous with a constricted maxillary arch and a broad mandibular arch, leading to a Class III jaw relation. Prosthodontic rehabilitation was undertaken using a cross-arch teeth arrangement to achieve occlusal stability and functional efficiency. This report underscores the significance of a multidisciplinary approach in the management of patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), with particular attention to the contribution of prosthodontic interventions in addressing skeletal irregularities. The use of a cross-arch configuration demonstrated success in reestablishing occlusal balance, even in the presence of anatomical complexities. Looking ahead, developments in digital occlusal assessment and the application of implant-supported prosthetics hold promise for improving outcomes in similarly challenging cases.
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How to Cite This Article
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Khalikar SA, Mahale KM, Rajguru VM, Mahajan SV, Bhatawadekar SD. Prosthodontic rehabilitation of a patient with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 using cross-arch teeth arrangement: A case report [Internet]. Int J Oral Health Dent. 2025 [cited 2025 Oct 03];11(2):136-140. Available from: https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijohd.v.11.i.2.12
APA
Khalikar, S. A., Mahale, K. M., Rajguru, V. M., Mahajan, S. V., Bhatawadekar, S. D. (2025). Prosthodontic rehabilitation of a patient with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 using cross-arch teeth arrangement: A case report. Int J Oral Health Dent, 11(2), 136-140. https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijohd.v.11.i.2.12
MLA
Khalikar, Smita Arun, Mahale, Kishor M, Rajguru, Vilas M, Mahajan, Sonali V, Bhatawadekar, Siddhi Dattatraya. "Prosthodontic rehabilitation of a patient with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 using cross-arch teeth arrangement: A case report." Int J Oral Health Dent, vol. 11, no. 2, 2025, pp. 136-140. https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijohd.v.11.i.2.12
Chicago
Khalikar, S. A., Mahale, K. M., Rajguru, V. M., Mahajan, S. V., Bhatawadekar, S. D.. "Prosthodontic rehabilitation of a patient with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 using cross-arch teeth arrangement: A case report." Int J Oral Health Dent 11, no. 2 (2025): 136-140. https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijohd.v.11.i.2.12