Hypodontia

Hypodontia is defined as the developmental absence of one or more teeth (excluding the third molars) which can affect both the primary and permanent dentition. It is the most common developmental dental anomaly and can be challenging to manage clinically. The term hypodontia is used to describe the whole range of the disorder from one missing tooth to the complete absence of all teeth, anodontia. Hypodontia is defined as the developmental absence of one or more teeth (excluding the third molars) which can affect both the primary and permanent dentition. It is the most common developmental dental anomaly and can be challenging to manage clinically. The term hypodontia is used to describe the whole range of the disorder from one missing tooth to the complete absence of all teeth, anodontia. Terminology in use varies. One text has proposed the following descriptive terms: The descriptive terms agenesis or multiple dental agenesis are often used in the US. Individuals with hypodontia often exhibit other dental anomalies such as microdontia, impaction of permanent canines and transposition.