An unusual case of non-syndromic occurrence of multiple dental anomalies

An unusual case of non-syndromic occurrence of multiple dental anomalies

Dental anomalies have been known to occur in humans due to a variety of genetic and environmental factors. Combinations of dental anomalies are known to be associated with specific syndromes. A few cases of multiple dental anomalies have been reported in patients with no generalized abnormalities. T...

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Published in:Indian journal of dental research Vol. 20; no. 3; pp. 385 - 387
Main Authors: Suprabha, BS, Sumanth, KN, Boaz, Karen, George, Thomas
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Mangalore Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01-07-2009
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects:
Abnormalities
Case studies
Dens invaginatus
Dental health
Dentistry
microdontia
taurodontism
Teeth
India
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Summary:Dental anomalies have been known to occur in humans due to a variety of genetic and environmental factors. Combinations of dental anomalies are known to be associated with specific syndromes. A few cases of multiple dental anomalies have been reported in patients with no generalized abnormalities. This case report describes an unusual occurrence of a combination of dental anomalies in an apparently normal healthy 12-year-old female patient. The dental anomalies in this patient were multiple dens invaginatus, generalized enamel hypoplasia, generalized microdontia, root resorption and multiple periapical lesions, shovel shaped incisors, cup shaped premolars, taurodontism, hypodontia and supernumerary teeth.
ISSN:0970-9290
1998-3603
DOI:10.4103/0970-9290.57364