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Growth & Development
This case report details the incidence, etiologies, and treatment options for pediatric patients with hypodontia. Although rare, hypodontia is the most prevalent craniofacial malformation in humans. Hypodontia is often associated with a recognized genetic syndrome such as Trisomy 21, Ectodermal Dysplasia, or Cleft Lip/Palate patients, or it may appear as a non-syndromic isolated trait. Hypodontia involves the absence of one or more primary or permanent teeth. When six or more teeth are absent, the condition is called oligodontia. In instances of oligodontia, treatment often involves cross-discipline care involving pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and prosthodontics. This case report follows the diagnosis and treatment of a non-syndromic 10-year-old boy who presented for treatment with eight congenitally missing permanent teeth at UCSF Dental Center.