oligodontia

• Termo médico que designa a condição congênita caracterizada pela ausência de alguns dentes.

A medical term for a congenital condition characterized by the absence of some teeth.

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   A rare developmental condition present at birth where a person is missing six or more permanent teeth, excluding the third molars.

   Oligodontia

   • The patient was diagnosed with oligodontia after a dental X-ray revealed several missing permanent teeth.
   • Oligodontia can affect both chewing function and facial aesthetics.
   • Treatment for oligodontia often involves a combination of orthodontics and prosthetic replacements.