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Tooth abnormalities in congenital infiltrating lipomatosis of the face
Lisha Sun1, Zhipeng Sun, Junxia Zhu
1Key Laboratory, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China.
Objective:
The aim of this study was to present a literature review and case series report of tooth abnormalities in congenital infiltrating lipomatosis of the face (CIL-F).
Methods:
Four typical cases of CIL-F are presented. Tooth abnormalities in CIL-F documented in the English literature are also reviewed. The clinical and radiological features of tooth abnormalities are summarized.
Results:
In total, 21 cases with tooth abnormalities in CIL-F were retrieved for analysis. Accelerated tooth formation and eruption (17 cases), macrodontia (9 cases), and root hypoplasia (8 cases) were observed in CIL-F.
Conclusion:
Tooth abnormalities including accelerated tooth formation or eruption, macrodontia, and root hypoplasia are common in CIL-F.
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