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[Oligodontia. A case report].

D Maina1, I Tardivo, D Civale

  • 1SCDU di Pediatria, Azienda Sanitaria Ospedaliera S. Luigi Gonzaga, Orbassano (TO). maina.daniela@tiscali.it

Minerva Pediatrica
|October 1, 2004
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Oligodontia, the congenital absence of six or more teeth, is often linked to genetic factors. Early intervention with dental implants is crucial for a child

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Genetics
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Oligodontia is defined as the congenital absence of six or more permanent teeth, excluding third molars.
  • Genetic factors, particularly autosomal dominant inheritance with variable expression, are significant contributors to hypodontia.
  • Hypodontia affects 0.1-0.7% of primary dentition and 6-10% of permanent dentition, with a higher prevalence in females.

Observation:

  • A case study of an 8-year-old boy with oligodontia, missing 17 permanent teeth, is presented.
  • The patient's medical history was unremarkable, except for the dental anomaly, suggesting a genetic disorder.
  • Oligodontia can impact maxillofacial skeleton growth in children and adolescents, necessitating attention to physical and psychological development.

Findings:

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  • The patient's condition is likely due to a variable expression genetic disorder.
  • Ongoing monitoring for maxillofacial abnormalities requiring early therapy is planned.
  • The study highlights the importance of early diagnosis and management of oligodontia.

    • Implications:

    • Early therapeutic interventions, including oral endo-osseous systems, are essential for restoring masticatory and phonetic functions.
    • Addressing both physical and psychological aspects of development is crucial for patients with oligodontia.
    • This case underscores the need for comprehensive management strategies for congenital tooth agenesis.