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Regional Odontodysplasia Crossing Midline: A Rare Case Report
Vinod Upadhyay1, T P Chaturvedi2, R K Pandey3
1Senior Resident, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Regional odontodysplasia is a rare dental anomaly affecting enamel, dentin, and pulp, often presenting as "ghost teeth." This condition requires careful diagnosis and treatment due to eruption issues and increased risks of decay and inflammation.
Area of Science:
- Dental Development
- Oral Pathology
Background:
- Regional odontodysplasia is a rare, nonhereditary developmental anomaly.
- It predominantly affects females, impacting tooth enamel, dentin, and pulp.
Observation:
- Affected teeth exhibit a characteristic
- ghost teeth
- appearance on radiographs.
- Many teeth with regional odontodysplasia fail to erupt.
- These teeth have a higher susceptibility to caries and periapical inflammation.
Findings:
- The anomaly involves significant structural changes in the enamel, dentin, and pulp.
- Radiographic findings are distinctive, leading to the
- ghost teeth
- description.
- Clinical observations include delayed or absent eruption and increased dental pathology.
Implications:
- Limited literature necessitates further discussion for improved diagnosis and treatment strategies.
- Understanding regional odontodysplasia is crucial for managing affected patients.
- Early detection and intervention can mitigate risks associated with caries and periapical inflammation.
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