Regional odontodysplasia is a nonhereditary, uncommon developmental abnormality of teeth. Females have more predilections for regional odontodysplasia. The enamel, dentin and pulp of teeth are affected and radiographically, teeth are described as "ghost teeth". Many of these :eeth do not erupt and have an increased risk for caries and periapical inflammation. Since the literature on regional od...

The word “odontodysplasia” was coined by Zegarelli, et al. (1963). Because this abnormality has a tendency to affect only one quadrant, “regional odontodysplasia” became the most accepted term to define it. The same condition has been described under other denominations, such as “odontogenic dysplasia, “localized arrested tooth development” “ghost teeth, “odontogenesis imperfecta”, “unilateral ...

Regional odontodysplasia is a rare developmental anomaly involving dental tissues. The precise etiology is not yet known. The affected teeth are usually small with atypical morphology with yellow or brown discoloration. One hundred and seventy six cases of regional odontodysplasia have been published to-date. Analysis of the published cases shows that the age at the time of diagnosis ranges fro...

Regional odontodysplasia is an uncommon developmental anomaly affecting a localized area of the dentition. The affected teeth are often grossly malformed and develop abscess soon after eruption. Although extractions are often required, in some milder cases the teeth may be retained for a long period. The treatment plan should be based on the degree of involvement as well as functional and esthe...

Odontodysplasia is a rare clinicopathologic condition that has a variety of expressions, including a range of tooth coloration, formation of hypoplastic enamel affecting one or multiple teeth, bizarre radiographic appearance, and delayed eruption of teeth. An unusual case is presented of bilateral regional odontodysplasia associated with a vascular nevus of the face and neck. A review of the et...

AIM The purpose of this article is to report some unusual characteristics related to gender, location and manifestations of severe Regional Odontodysplasia detected in three subjects. Regional Odontodysplasia is a rare disturbance of dental development whose aetiology is still unknown. Anomalies involve enamel, dentin, pulp and dental follicle causing atypical structure, colour, shape, size ...

regional odontodysplasia (ro) is a rare developmental dental anomaly with an unknown etiology. it is more often seen in girls than boys. treatment of ro depends on the individual case. the aims of treatment should include aiding mastication and speech, improving aesthetics, reducing the psychological impact of the anomaly, allowing normal jaw growth and development, and if possible protection o...

Oculodentodigital dysplasia is an extremely rare autosomal dominant pleiotropic disorder. The syndrome is characterized by abnormal facial features, central nervous system involvement, syndactyly and clinodactyly of fourth and fifth fingers, dry and lusterless hair, generalized enamel hypoplasia and odontodysplasia. Combination of odontodysplasia, poor oral hygiene, and parental neglect can lea...