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  • Title: [Cases analysis and clinical classification of oligodontia].
    Author: Zhang XX, Feng HL.
    Journal: Zhonghua Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi; 2003 Jul; 38(4):266-8. PubMed ID: 12930654.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To classify the clinical symptoms of oligodontia and summarize the characteristics of the diseases. METHODS: 33 patients with congenitally permanent teeth missing (6 or more than 6) were taken clinical examination, diagnosis, prosthetic treatment and made records of the status of tooth agenesis, systemic symptoms, and family history. RESULTS: The symptoms of oligodontia were clinically classified into two groups: oligodontia with or without systemic syndromes. And the former has two typical kinds of diseases: anhidrotic/hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (EDA) and Rieger syndrome. CONCLUSIONS: Correct diagnosis and early treatment for these patients are of very importance.
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