Oligo- Pleiodontia – Report of a rare case
Journal Title: Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences - Year 2019, Vol 12, Issue 2
Abstract
Numeric anomalies in the human dentition are quite common occurrence in the general population and are frequently encountered in the practice [1]. Simultaneous occurrence of tooth agenesis and supernumerary or supplemental teeth in same individual is one of rare anomalies of number in human dentition [2]. Concomitant hypohyperdontia or Oligo-pleiodontia is rare condition of unknown etiology. Concomitant hypohyperdontia (CHH) is convenient concise term introduced by Camilleri to describe the simultaneous presence of hypodontia and supernumerary teeth [3].
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A. N. Sulabha, Nikhat M. Attar, Sameer Choudhari
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