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Non-syndromic oligodontia: a case report.

O O Bankole¹, O I Iyun, O O Dosunmu

¹Department of Child Oral Health, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. bumbank2002@Yahoo.Com

West African Journal of Medicine

|November 20, 2010

Summary

This case study details a 9-year-old Nigerian child with non-syndromic oligodontia, a rare condition involving the developmental absence of multiple permanent teeth. Early diagnosis and management are crucial for preventing aesthetic and functional dental issues.

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Pediatric Dentistry
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Genetics

Background:

Oligodontia is characterized by the congenital absence of six or more permanent teeth, excluding third molars.
This rare dental anomaly is infrequently reported in pediatric populations, particularly in Nigeria.

Observation:

A 9-year-old child presented with non-syndromic oligodontia.
Clinical examination revealed primary teeth and some permanent teeth present, with carious lesions on primary molars.
Orthopantomography confirmed the absence of thirteen permanent teeth.

Findings:

Restorative treatment for carious primary molars using glass ionomer cement.
Fabrication of upper and lower acrylic partial dentures for the patient.
Education provided to the mother regarding preventive measures and future dental management.

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Implications:

Missing teeth can lead to abnormal occlusion and altered facial appearance, potentially causing psychological distress.
Early diagnosis of oligodontia is vital for mitigating aesthetic and functional complications.
Regular dental follow-ups are essential for managing growing children with oligodontia.