Hypodontia involving only mandibular permanent canines: report of six cases.
Agenesis of mandibular permanent canines is uncommon. The occurrence of such an anomaly in patients with all other permanent teeth present, except third molars, is even more rare. The purpose of this case report was to summarize the radiographic findings in 6 Chinese children with hypodontia involving only mandibular permanent canines. The etiology of such an anomaly is not known, but both genetic and environmental factors may play a role.
Cho
Shiu-yin
SY
Fanling School Dental Clinic, Department of Health, Hong Kong. rony_cho@dh.gov.hk
Lee
Chun-kei
CK
D000293:Adolescent; D000848:Anodontia / Q000473:pathology*; D044466:Asian People; D002648:Child; D003481:Cuspid / Q000002:abnormalities*; D019229:Dentition, Permanent; D006723:Hong Kong; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic