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Agenesis of multiple primary teeth and
Svsg Nirmala1, Niraj Gokhale2, N Sivakumar3
1Professor, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry Narayana Dental College, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh-524002, India.
International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
|September 11, 2014
Summary
Multiple primary tooth agenesis, a rare condition, was treated in a 6-year-old girl using partial dentures. This rehabilitation improved her nutrition and self-confidence.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Dental Anomalies
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Agenesis of multiple primary teeth is an uncommon dental anomaly.
- Early identification and intervention are crucial for managing dental development.
Observation:
- A 6-year-old girl presented with agenesis of multiple primary teeth, confirmed via clinical and radiographic evaluation.
- She had only six primary teeth, with no other systemic abnormalities.
Findings:
- Removable partial dentures were fabricated for both the maxillary and mandibular arches.
- The prosthodontic rehabilitation successfully addressed the dental anomaly.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of prosthodontic rehabilitation for improving patient nutrition and self-confidence.
- Effective management of tooth agenesis can significantly enhance quality of life in pediatric patients.
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