Non-Syndromic Oligodontia of Primary and Permanent Dentition: 5 Year Follow Up- A Rare Case Report
Published: April 1, 2013 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2013/.2910
Joyson Moses, Deepa Gurunathan, B.N. Rangeeth, K.S Kannan
1. Professor, Department of Pedodontics,
Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital,
Chennai, India.
2. Associate Professor, Department of Pedodontics,
College of Dental Surgery, Saveetha University,
Chennai, India.
3. Associate Professor, Department of Pedodontics,
Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital,
Chennai, India.
4. Professor, Department of Pedodontics,
Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital
Chennai, India.
Correspondence
Dr. Joyson Moses,
Professor, Department of Pedodontics,
Z- Block, 58 Anna Nagar,
Chennai - 600040, India.
Phone: 094441788136
E-mail: drjoysonm@gmail.com
Oligodontia designates the congenital absence of six or more permanent teeth, excluding the third molars. Oligodontia of primary and permanent dentition is a rare observance. This case report describes the missing teeth in primary and permanent dentition of an 8 year old boy. Early diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment planning with good coordination and timing of the individual treatment phases are decisive for a successful treatment outcome.
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