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Hypodontia: An Update on Its Etiology, Classification, and Clinical Management
Joint Authors
Farella, M.
Al-Ani, Azza Husam
Antoun, Joseph Safwat
Merriman, Tony Raymond
Thomson, William Murray
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-03-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Hypodontia, or tooth agenesis, is the most prevalent craniofacial malformation in humans.
It may occur as part of a recognised genetic syndrome or as a nonsyndromic isolated trait.
Excluding third molars, the reported prevalence of hypodontia ranges from 1.6 to 6.9%, depending on the population studied.
Most affected individuals lack only one or two teeth, with permanent second premolars and upper lateral incisors the most likely to be missing.
Both environmental and genetic factors are involved in the aetiology of hypodontia, with the latter playing a more significant role.
Hypodontia individuals often present a significant clinical challenge for orthodontists because, in a number of cases, the treatment time is prolonged and the treatment outcome may be compromised.
Hence, the identification of genetic and environmental factors may be particularly useful in the early prediction of this condition and the development of prevention strategies and novel treatments in the future.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Al-Ani, Azza Husam& Antoun, Joseph Safwat& Thomson, William Murray& Merriman, Tony Raymond& Farella, M.. 2017. Hypodontia: An Update on Its Etiology, Classification, and Clinical Management. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1139505
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Al-Ani, Azza Husam…[et al.]. Hypodontia: An Update on Its Etiology, Classification, and Clinical Management. BioMed Research International No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1139505
American Medical Association (AMA)
Al-Ani, Azza Husam& Antoun, Joseph Safwat& Thomson, William Murray& Merriman, Tony Raymond& Farella, M.. Hypodontia: An Update on Its Etiology, Classification, and Clinical Management. BioMed Research International. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1139505
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1139505