Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the development of teeth and bones. It has also been referred to as Scheuthauer-Marie-Santon syndrome, Pierre Marie-Sainton syndrome, and cleidocranial dysostosis. CCD occurs in approximately one in 1 million individuals, with no specific race or gender preference.1,2
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