Regional odontodysplasia crossing the midline: A unique case associated with bilateral impacted supernumerary teeth

Naik, Lohit; Shetty, Pushparaja; Babu, KL Girish

doi:10.4103/2321-6646.145585

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“…In our case, many small islands of odontogenic epithelium and two types of calcifications were observed: (i) small round calcifications associated with spindle cells arranged in a storiform pattern, and (ii) eosinophilic calcifications with globular purple calcified material described as enameloid conglomerates. Several cases published in the literature show similar characteristics [2,7,10,22,23].…”

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“…The treatment of RO is controversial [10,23] varying from a more conservative approach, including the use of restorations to protect permanent teeth or simply long-term follow-up until the skeletal growth is complete, to immediate extraction of affected teeth, followed by prosthetic rehabilitation [3,7,23]. In the present case, due to delayed development and eruption of teeth and considering the susceptibility of affected teeth to infection, it was decided to extract the teeth compromised by RO and proceed with prosthetics rehabilitation with implants in the future after the complete development of the maxilla.…”

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“…In both situations, the dentists should take into consideration the patient's age, medical history, number of teeth affected, presence or absence of any disease, as well as attitudes and desires of patients [2]. The purpose of the treatment should include measures to correct mastication and phonation, promoting normal growth and development, reduce emotional impacts, and, if possible, protect some affected erupted tooth [2,10,23].…”

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Regional Odontodysplasia Affecting the Maxilla

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Santana

et al. 2019

Head and Neck Pathol

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Regional odontodysplasia (RO) is a rare dental anomaly of unknown etiology that can affect both deciduous and permanent dentition. RO is characterized by severe hypoplasia of enamel and dentin, and teeth affected are friable and more susceptible to caries and fractures. Most of the lesions occur in the anterior maxilla and correlation with clinical and radiographic features is essential to provide a correct diagnosis. The major criteria for diagnosis are predominantly based on radiography, which shows presence of large pulp chambers and a marked reduction in the radiopacity of enamel and dentin, making the distinction between these mineralized structures difficult. Early diagnosis is important to minimize future sequels and allow preventive or conservative treatment. The therapeutic approach of the RO should be based on the degree of severity of the anomaly and in the individual functional and aesthetic needs of each case. A classic case of RO affecting the maxilla is exemplified in this Sine Qua Non Radiology-Pathology article.

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