Multiple congenitally missing primary teeth: report of a case

Pediatr Dent. 2002 Mar-Apr;24(2):149-52.

Abstract

The prevalence, possible etiological factors and management of multiple missing primary teeth was briefly reviewed. Oligodontia of the primary dentition is a rare finding. This paper reports a rare case of multiple missing (n=9) primary teeth in a 3-year-old male of Asian origin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anodontia / diagnosis*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cuspid / abnormalities
  • Humans
  • Incisor / abnormalities
  • Lingual Frenum / abnormalities
  • Male
  • Molar / abnormalities
  • Tongue / abnormalities
  • Tooth, Deciduous / abnormalities*