title: Hypodontia and delayed dentition as the primary manifestation of cleidocranial dysplasia presenting with a diagnostic dilemma.
abstract: Cleidocranial dysplasia is a rare autosomal disorder which manifests as partial or complete absence of clavicles, multiple supernumerary teeth, and delayed closure of fontanelle. Classical cases of cleidocranial dysplasia are easily diagnosed very early in the life. However, cases with partial manifestation of the syndrome and noncontributory family history are difficult to diagnose. Here, we report a case of 8.5-year-old girl child who presented with delayed tooth development (without any supernumerary teeth), anterior open fontanelle, and normal clavicles, thus resulting in a diagnostic dilemma.
authors: Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, SGT Dental College & Research Institute, Budhera 123505, Gurgaon, Haryana, India.
authors: Radhika
authors: R
authors: Chopra
authors: Mohita
authors: M
authors: Marwaha
authors: Payal
authors: P
authors: Chaudhuri
authors: Kalpana
authors: K
authors: Bansal
authors: Saurabh
authors: S
authors: Chopra