General odontodisplasia: A case report Dr. Afshar H.,1 Dr. Motahhari P.,2 Dr. Aref P.3 1Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry and member of Dental Research Center, Tehran University / Medical Sciences. Tehran, Iran. 2Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, Tehran University / Medical Sciences. Tehran, Iran. 3Resident, Specialty Program, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Tehran University / Medical Sciences. Tehran, Iran. (Received 24 Feb, 2008 Accepted 24 July, 2008) Abstract Introduction: Odontodysplasia is a rare disorder that may involve both primary and permanent dentition. This condition affects both enamel and dentin simultaneously. It is usually a localized lesion but, sometimes can be classified as generalized depending on the number of affected teeth in the oral cavity. Case report: A case of generalized Odontodysplasia in a 2.5-year-old girl, together with radiographic, pathologic characteristics as well as treatment together with a literature review is presented in this article.The primary molars were covered with SS-Crown, and anterior teeth were restored with composite resins. Key words: Odontodysplasia - Ghost Teeth - Shell Teeth. Corresponding Author: Dr. Afshar H., Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry and member of Dental Research Center, Tehran University / Medical Sciences. Tehran, Iran. e.mail: afsharhossein@hotmail.com |
