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Nonsyndromic delayed eruption of multiple teeth: A rare case report
Valen Dela D'souza1, Prasanna Kumar Rao2, Raghavendra Kini2
1Consultant Oral Diagnostician & Maxillofacial Radiologist, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India.
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology : JOMFP
|June 4, 2021
Summary
Delayed tooth eruption in a teen was rare, linked to missing teeth and fused molars without known causes. This case highlights unusual dental development challenges.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Biology
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Dental eruption is a complex biological process.
- Delays can stem from local, systemic, or genetic factors.
- Multiple delayed eruptions without a clear cause are uncommon.
Observation:
- A 16-year-old female presented with delayed tooth eruption.
- She had multiple congenitally missing teeth.
- Additionally, she exhibited bilaterally ankylosed deciduous teeth.
Findings:
- The patient's delayed eruption was not attributable to any identified systemic or genetic disease.
- Congenital tooth agenesis and dental ankylosis were noted comorbidities.
- This presentation represents a rare instance of idiopathic multiple tooth eruption delay.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of idiopathic delayed dental eruption.
- It underscores the importance of considering complex developmental anomalies.
- Further research may elucidate the underlying mechanisms of such rare presentations.
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