title: Non-syndromic oligodontia of primary and permanent dentition: 5 year follow up- a rare case report.
abstract: Oligodontia designates the congenital absence of six or more permanent teeth, excluding the third molars. Oligodontia of primary and permanent dentition is a rare observance. This case report describes the missing teeth in primary and permanent dentition of an 8 year old boy. Early diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment planning with good coordination and timing of the individual treatment phases are decisive for a successful treatment outcome.
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Pedodontics, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital , Chennai, India .
authors.forename: Joyson
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Moses
authors.forename: Deepa
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gurunathan
authors.forename: B N
authors.initials: BN
authors.lastname: Rangeeth
authors.forename: K S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Kannan
keywords: Oligodontia; Panoramic radiography; Primary and Permanent Dentition