title: Regional odontodysplasia: an unusual case with a conservative approach.
abstract: A case of a 14-year-old male with regional odontodysplasia is reported. In this presentation many atypical clinical and radiographical features of this condition are present. The chief complaint of the patient was the enlargement of the gingiva and, according to the literature, inflammatory processes are the main reason why patients look for care. Moreover, there was no radiographic evidence of unerupted teeth in this report. The functional and psychological benefits of the conservative approach are emphasised.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Surgery and Pathology, School of Dentistry, Minas Gerais Federal University, Brazil.
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Marques
authors.forename: W H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Castro
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: do Carmo
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005893:Gingivoplasty; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018126:Odontodysplasia / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*