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- Overview
- Treatment
- Prevention
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Alternative Names
Delayed or absent tooth formation; Teeth - delayed or absent formation
Considerations
The timing of the first appearance of teeth varies. Most infants get their first tooth between 6 and 9 months, although earlier or later eruption may be normal.
In some cases, children or adults are missing teeth they never developed. In such cases cosmetic or orthodontic dentistry can correct the absence of those teeth.
Common Causes
Specific diseases can have a profound effect on tooth shape, tooth color, time of appearance, or tooth absence. Delayed or absent tooth formation can result from many different conditions, including:
- Apert syndrome
Cleidocranial dysostosis - Down syndrome
Ectodermal dysplasia Ellis-van Creveld syndrome Hypothyroidism Hypoparathyroidism Incontinentia pigmenti achromians Progeria
Review Date: 02/22/2010
Reviewed By: Jack D. Rosenberg, DDS, Advanced Dental Care, Palm Beach Gardens,
FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by
David Zieve, M.D., MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
