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Microdontia
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What are the Clinical Features and Demographics of MICRODONTIA? | Microdontia is characterized by a tooth being smaller than expected, and affects females more often. Causes are both genetic and environmental factors. The most common form is the isolated, peg-shaped maxillary lateral incisor, an AD disorder. |
What are the Microscopic Features of MICRODONTIA? | Since the tooth is simply physically smaller, I would assume that it would be difficult to distinguish the microscopic features of a tooth affected by microdontia to a sound tooth. |
What can be included in the differential diagnosis of MICRODONTIA? | Hypodontia. Although, clinically speaking, Microdontia is easily diagnosed based on clinical findings. |
What are treatment options of MICRODONTIA? | Treatment options revolve around restoring occlusion and function. These can include extraction and implants, bridges and other restorations. From there, standard POEs should be set in place. |
Lesion Terminology | It's not a lesion. Microdontia can affect a single tooth (focal) or all teeth (generalized). It commonly affects maxillary lateral incisors and maxillary third molars. The tooth could be described as supernumerary, diffuse (generalized) or local (peg). |