Regional odontodysplasia

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Oral Pathology
• Pediatric Dentistry

Background:

• Regional odontodysplasia is a rare developmental anomaly affecting tooth formation.
• It presents with characteristic enamel and dentin defects, often in a localized area.

Observation:

• A 6-year-old girl presented with lesions affecting multiple deciduous and permanent teeth.
• The affected teeth were located in the right upper and lower quadrants of her mouth.

Findings:

• The diagnosis of regional odontodysplasia was confirmed in the patient.
• This case is notable as only one other reported patient exhibited involvement of both the maxilla and mandible.

Implications:

• This case expands the understanding of regional odontodysplasia presentation.
• Further research is needed to understand the etiology and management of this rare condition.