A rare case of concomitant hypo-hyperdontia in identical twins.
Concomitant hypodontia and hyperdontia is a rare condition of unknown etiology. One such case of occurring in identical twins in mixed dentition is presented and discussed. A sibling, especially a twin of an affected patient, should be suspected of having a similar problem, even if he or she is asymptomatic. Genetic factors probably play an important etiological role in the co-occurence of partial anodontia and supernumerary teeth.
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Department of Pedodontics, Seema Dental College and Hospital, Rishikesh-249 203, Uttarakhand, India. amitasharma2007@gmail.com
D000848:Anodontia / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002648:Child; D003818:Dentition, Mixed; D004200:Diseases in Twins; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D035583:Rare Diseases; D014096:Tooth, Supernumerary / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014430:Twins, Monozygotic