10 Questions
What is the prevalence of hypodontia in the primary dentition?
Less than 1%
Which gene mutations may be identified in cases of hypodontia?
AXIN2, PAX9, MSXI
What is the approximate frequency of hypodontia in mandibular 2nd premolars in males?
3.4%
Which syndrome presents with prominent lips, partial anodontia, and microdontia?
Williams syndrome
What dental anomaly is usually observed in individuals with non-syndromic cleft lip/palate?
Hypodontia
What is the characteristic of dens invaginatus?
Evagination of enamel epithelium
What is the prevalence of microdontia?
0.8%-8.4%
What is the characteristic of gemination?
Abortive attempt by single tooth to divide
Which syndrome is associated with macrodontia?
Crouzon syndrome
What is the characteristic of taurodontism?
Enlargement of the pulp chamber
Explore the prevalence, frequency, and genetics of dental anomalies such as anodontia, hypodontia, and oligodontia in primary and permanent dentition. Learn about the inheritance patterns, familial roles, and mutations associated with PAX9, MSXI, and AXIN2 genes.
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