title: Modern restorative management of patients with congenitally missing teeth: 1. Introduction, terminology and epidemiology.
abstract: The management of patients with congenitally missing teeth can be a challenge and, in many cases, requires multidisciplinary care. In this four-part series, a contemporary approach to managing this group of patients is discussed. This first paper examines the terminology, epidemiology and restorative challenges that such patients can exhibit.
authors.affiliation: Maxillo-Facial Unit, Morriston Hospital, Swansea SA6 6NL, UK.
authors.forename: Karl
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Bishop
authors.forename: Liam
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Addy
authors.forename: Jeremy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Knox
mesh_terms: D000848:Anodontia / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D019229:Dentition, Permanent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017678:Sex Distribution; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D014071:Tooth Abnormalities / Q000628:therapy*; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous