Detect Developmental Tooth Anomalies

By Mark A. Weiskircher, DMD, Col, USAF, DC, Shawneen M. Gonzalez, DDS, MS, Mitzi J. Palazzolo, DDS, MS, Maj, USAF, DC

Dental anomalies are relatively common, with approximately 36.7% to 40.3% of nonsyndromic patients presenting with at least one dental anomaly, depending on the population evaluated.^1,2 They are caused by both genetic and environmental factors. While a few genes have been identified as responsible for specific dental anomalies,¹ the etiology for most remains unknown. Oral health professionals need to be well versed in dental anomalies so they can determine appropriate management and treatment strategies.

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