Concomitant occurrence of hypodontia and supernumerary teeth in a patient with Down syndrome.
Concomitant hypodontia and supernumeraries in a patient suffering from Down syndrome are presented. Concomitant hypodontia and supernumerary teeth are relatively rare, and this is the first case reported in a patient with Down syndrome. A conservative approach to management will be pursued, with the accent on oral hygiene reinforcement and prevention.
Chow
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Department of Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Hong Kong.
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D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D000848:Anodontia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D004314:Down Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D014063:Tongue, Fissured / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014096:Tooth, Supernumerary / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy