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Idiopathic Oligodontia in Primary Dentition: Case Report and Review of Literature

  • Dr. Shilpa1
  • Abi M. Thomas1,*,
  • J. L. Joshi1

1,The department of Pedodontics and Dentistry Christian Dental College

DOI: 10.17796/jcpd.32.1.x55658638x410358 Vol.32,Issue 1,January 2008 pp.65-68

Published: 01 January 2008

*Corresponding Author(s): Abi M. Thomas E-mail: abithomas@gmail.com

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Abstract

Idiopathic oligodontia of the primary dentition is very rare. This is a case report of a 2 year and 6 month old boy, who presented with fourteen missing primary teeth. Review of previous case reports is done and the management of these cases is discussed.

Keywords

Oligodontia, primary teeth, Idiopathic

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Dr. Shilpa,Abi M. Thomas,J. L. Joshi. Idiopathic Oligodontia in Primary Dentition: Case Report and Review of Literature. Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry. 2008. 32(1);65-68.

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