Reg: Missing fonts in InDesign

Hi,
I am finding missing fonts when I publish a PDF document from InDesign CC file.
I tried to install the custom fonts in my system, but the installation is not getting completed.
I am using the fonts like, Akzidenz-Grotesk and Helvetica family fonts.
Please give me a solution to fix the missing font issue.
Thanks,
Srilakshmi

Do the fonts show as missing in Find Font? How are you making the PDF?

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