Unusual occurrence of dentoalveolar manifestations in a case with beta thalassemia trait

A case of thalassemia minor with dentoalveolar manifestations in a 22-year-old Iranian male is presented. On the basis of patient complaint of upper incisors mobility, radiographic examination was performed which revealed enlarged medullary space, thin lamina dura, prominent antegonial notch, spiky and short roots of upper incisors and a generalized root resorption. This is the second report of dentoalveolar changes in regard to a minor hemoglubinopathy disorder. In this case treatment was carried out with 1 mg per day oral folic acid for 2 months which relived patient complaint as well as some radiographic changes.