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Idiopathic multiple impacted unerupted teeth: Case report and discussion.

G Sujatha¹, B Sivapathasundharam, G Sivakumar

¹Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Sri Venkateswara Dental College, Chennai, India.

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology : JOMFP

|March 23, 2012

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Multiple impacted permanent teeth can occur without underlying syndromes or disorders. This case highlights idiopathic impaction, emphasizing the need for multidisciplinary management when genetic or metabolic factors are absent.

Keywords:

Impacted missing multiple teeth syndrome

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Genetics

Background:

Multiple impacted permanent teeth are often associated with genetic syndromes, metabolic, or hormonal disorders.
However, cases of multiple impactions without identifiable systemic links exist.

Observation:

A 17-year-old male presented with missing teeth, and radiographic examination revealed multiple impacted permanent teeth.
The patient's medical history, family history, and physical examination did not suggest any underlying syndromes.

Findings:

The diagnosis of idiopathic multiple impacted teeth was considered due to the absence of syndromic, hereditary, genetic, or metabolic factors.
This presentation underscores the possibility of impaction without typical associated conditions.

Implications:

Increased awareness of idiopathic multiple impacted teeth is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
Multidisciplinary treatment planning is essential for these complex cases, especially when common etiological factors are ruled out.