Clinical management of regional odontodysplasia

Clinical management of regional odontodysplasia

Regional odontodysplasia (ROD) is a rare, localized developmental anomaly of the dental tissues with distinctive clinical, radiographic, and histologic findings. The purpose of this study was to describe the characteristics and clinical management of 2 patients diagnosed with ROD at the Pediatric De...

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Published in:Pediatric dentistry Vol. 27; no. 1; p. 34
Main Authors: Cahuana, Abel, González, Yndira, Palma, Camila
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States 01-01-2005
Subjects:
Bicuspid - transplantation
Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Male
Molar - transplantation
Occlusal Splints
Odontodysplasia - therapy
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Summary:Regional odontodysplasia (ROD) is a rare, localized developmental anomaly of the dental tissues with distinctive clinical, radiographic, and histologic findings. The purpose of this study was to describe the characteristics and clinical management of 2 patients diagnosed with ROD at the Pediatric Dentistry Service at the Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, Barcelona, Spain. In both cases, temporary and permanent dentition were involved. It was concluded that therapeutic decisions during childhood must be based on the degree of involvement and each case's functional and aesthetic needs. Autotransplantation may be a good partial treatment option during the period of mixed dentition in some cases. Definitive treatment will include prosthetic rehabilitation with implants once the patient reaches adulthood.
ISSN:0164-1263