Regional odontodysplasia

Regional odontodysplasia is an unusual developmental anomaly in which ectodermal and mesodermal tooth components are affected. We present a rare case of a developmental anomaly called regional odontodysplasia or 'ghost teeth' in a 12-year-old Indian girl. The anomaly affected right maxilla...

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Main Authors: D N Mehta (Author), D Bailoor (Author), B Patel (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Regional odontodysplasia is an unusual developmental anomaly in which ectodermal and mesodermal tooth components are affected. We present a rare case of a developmental anomaly called regional odontodysplasia or 'ghost teeth' in a 12-year-old Indian girl. The anomaly affected right maxillary permanent teeth. The mandibular teeth were unaffected. The clinical, radiographic and histological features are reviewed. The management of affected patients is discussed.
Item Description:0970-4388
1998-3905
10.4103/0970-4388.86380