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Anomalies in primary dentition: Their distribution and correlation with permanent dentition
Santanu Mukhopadhyay1, Sanjib Mitra2
1Department of Pedodontics, Burdwan Dental College and Hospital, Burdwan, West Bengal, India.
Journal of Natural Science, Biology, and Medicine
|March 29, 2014
Summary
Primary teeth anomalies, including supernumerary teeth and hypodontia, are linked to permanent teeth issues. Early detection in children can help predict future dental conditions.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Dental Anomalies
- Oral Health
Background:
- Dental anomalies in primary dentition often indicate potential issues in permanent dentition.
- Understanding these associations is crucial for early diagnosis and intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of specific primary teeth anomalies: supernumerary teeth, hypodontia, double teeth, and talon cusp.
- To assess the impact of these primary dental anomalies on the development of succedaneous permanent teeth.
Main Methods:
- A prospective cross-sectional study involving 2757 children aged 4-6 years.
- Clinical examination recorded primary dentition anomalies; radiographic examination assessed permanent teeth status in affected children.
Main Results:
- Overall prevalence of primary dental anomalies was 1.8%, affecting 38 children.
- Specific anomaly prevalence: supernumerary teeth (0.4%), hypodontia (0.5%), double teeth (0.4%), and talon cusp (0.07%).
- Radiographic follow-up revealed that 50% of children with primary anomalies also had anomalies in their permanent dentition.
Conclusions:
- A significant correlation exists between anomalies in primary dentition and anomalies in permanent dentition.
- Primary teeth anomalies serve as important indicators for potential permanent teeth complications.
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