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Paul Chalakkal1, Vernon Pires1, Ramya Ramanathan1
1Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Goa Dental College and Hospital, Bambolim, Goa, India.
Abstract:
The agenesis of teeth is the most common developmental anomaly in humans. Although third molars, mandibular second premolars, maxillary lateral incisors and maxillary second premolars are frequently found to be missing, the absence of all premolars has never been reported in the literature. This case report highlights the first-ever case of the complete agenesis of premolars in a 10-year-old male patient. It also discusses related definitions; commonly missing teeth and their prevalence; associated dental and skeletal features; genetic, drug-related and pathogenic etiological factors; and considerations for the future management of such cases.
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