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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Published in:Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry 2011-10, Vol.29 (4), p.323-326
Main Authors: Mehta, D, Bailoor, D, Patel, B
Format: Article
Language:English
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Dental health
Dentistry
Ghost teeth
hypoplastic permanent teeth
odontodysplasia
Tissues
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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.
ISSN:0970-4388
1998-3905
DOI:10.4103/0970-4388.86380