Non Syndromic Congenital Agenesis of Multiple Permanent Teeth

Case Series and Recent Literature Review.

  • Sowmya Sridhar Post graduate student Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India- 576104
  • Savil R Uchil Post Graduate student, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India- 576104
  • Anupama P Nayak READER
  • Ravikiran Ongole Professor and Head of the Department, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India- 576104
  • Suprabha BS Professor and Head of the Department, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India- 576104
  • Ashwin Rao Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India- 576104
  • Karuna YM Reader, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India- 576104
Keywords: Congenital Agenesis, Permanent teeth, Hypodontia

Abstract

Introduction: Hypodontia refers to the congenital absence of less than six teeth. This absence may be unilateral or bilateral. Though the congenital agenesis of bilateral mandibular/ maxillary incisors has often been reported in literature, however, the congenital absence of bilateral mandibular and maxillary incisors, as well as the mandibular second molar- giving rise to a total of six missing permanent teeth in an apparently healthy individual has not been reported earlier

Case presentation: This case series presents two cases of a 10 and 11 year old children with presence of retained deciduous anterior in both arches with absence of permanent successors and also aims to review the literature regarding etiology, clinical implications and management in such cases.

Conclusions: It is essential that practitioners monitor the developing dentition with establishment of a proper review schedule. Non-eruption of the permanent tooth more than one year later than expected, or even after six months following the emergence of the contralateral tooth, warrants a high degree of suspicion. A multidisciplinary team, including paediatric, restorative and orthodontic specialists, is advised. In addition, prior to formulation of any treatment plan, due consideration to the general issues such as the patient's systemic and oral health, motivation and expectations should be given.

Published
2022-06-25
How to Cite
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Sridhar S, Uchil S, Nayak A, Ongole R, BS S, Rao A, YM K. Non Syndromic Congenital Agenesis of Multiple Permanent Teeth. amm [Internet]. 25Jun.2022 [cited 22Dec.2024];68(2). Available from: https://ojs.actamedicamarisiensis.ro/index.php/amm/article/view/140
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Case report