Generalized odontodysplasia--a case report.
Odontodysplasia is a relatively uncommon condition that can affect both primary and permanent dentition. It is characterized by defective formation of both enamel and dentin, with enlarged pulp chambers and root canals with open apices. It is usually a localised condition where one or few teeth may be involved. Sometimes, an entire quadrant or more than one quadrant may be involved but generalized involvement is extremely rare. An interesting case of a generalized odontodysplasia affecting both primary and permanent dentition in an eight year old girl is presented here.
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Dept of Dental Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi.
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D002648:Child; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000002:abnormalities; D003751:Dental Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000002:abnormalities; D003804:Dentin / Q000002:abnormalities; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018126:Odontodysplasia / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010482:Periapical Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis; D019227:Tooth Apex / Q000002:abnormalities; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000473:pathology; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous / Q000002:abnormalities