Cases analysis and clinical classification of oligodontia.
- Author:
Xiao-xia ZHANG
1
;
Hai-lan FENG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Anodontia; diagnosis; therapy; Child; Child, Preschool; Ectodermal Dysplasia; diagnosis; Eye Abnormalities; diagnosis; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Syndrome
- From: Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2003;38(4):266-268
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo classify the clinical symptoms of oligodontia and summarize the characteristics of the diseases.
METHODS33 patients with congenitally permanent teeth missing (6 or more than 6) were taken clinical examination, diagnosis, prosthetic treatment and made records of the status of tooth agenesis, systemic symptoms, and family history.
RESULTSThe symptoms of oligodontia were clinically classified into two groups: oligodontia with or without systemic syndromes. And the former has two typical kinds of diseases: anhidrotic/hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (EDA) and Rieger syndrome.
CONCLUSIONSCorrect diagnosis and early treatment for these patients are of very importance.
