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Concomitant occurrence of hypodontia and supernumerary teeth in a patient with Down Syndrome
Author(s) -
Chow Kevin M.C.,
O'Donnell David
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
special care in dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.328
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 1754-4505
pISSN - 0275-1879
DOI - 10.1111/j.1754-4505.1997.tb00867.x
Subject(s) - hypodontia , medicine , concomitant , dentistry , supernumerary tooth , supernumerary , oral hygiene , down syndrome , orthodontics , surgery , psychiatry
Concomitant hypodontia and supernumeraries in a patient suffering from Down syndrome are presented. Concomitant hypodontia and supernumerary teeth are relatively rare, and this is the first case reported in a patient with Down syndrome. A conservative approach to management will be pursued, with the accent on oral hygiene reinforcement and prevention.