title: Regional odontodysplasia: Report of an unusual case involving mandibular arch.
abstract: Regional odontodysplasia (RO) is a rare developmental anomaly involving both mesodermal and ectodermal components in primary or permanent dentition. It affects the maxilla and the mandible or both; however, maxilla is more commonly involved. This article reports the case of 33-month-old boy who came with the chief complaint of delayed eruption of mandibular teeth. Findings of clinical and radiographic examination were consistent with those of RO. Maxillary dentition was unaffected. Clinical and radiographic features and treatment options are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pedaitric and Preventive Dentistry, V. S. Dental College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: N S Venkatesh
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Babu
authors.affiliation: Department of Pedaitric and Preventive Dentistry, V. S. Dental College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: R Jha
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Smriti
authors.affiliation: Department of Pedaitric and Preventive Dentistry, V. S. Dental College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: D Bang
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Pratima
keywords: Mandibular arch; primary teeth; regional odontodysplasia