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Oligodontia--a case report

P F Tsai¹, H R Chiou, C C Tseng

¹Dental Department, National Cheng Kung University Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan.

Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)

|June 27, 1998

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Oligodontia, the congenital absence of at least six teeth, is often genetic. This case study details successful orthodontic and prosthetic treatment for a child with 16 missing permanent teeth.

Area of Science:

Dentistry
Genetics
Pediatric Dentistry

Background:

Oligodontia is characterized by the congenital absence of six or more teeth, excluding wisdom teeth.
It can be an isolated condition or part of a broader genetic syndrome.
Dental anomalies include reduced tooth number, size, altered tooth form, and delayed eruption.

Observation:

A 6-year-old girl presented with congenital oligodontia, specifically the absence of 16 permanent teeth.
The patient exhibited malocclusion and functional/esthetic concerns due to the missing dentition.

Findings:

Orthodontic therapy successfully corrected the malocclusion associated with oligodontia.
Removable partial dentures were fabricated to restore esthetics and improve chewing function.

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Implications:

This case highlights the successful management of severe oligodontia in a pediatric patient.
Comprehensive treatment involving orthodontics and prosthodontics can significantly improve quality of life for individuals with congenital tooth agenesis.