Cleidocranial dysplasia with spina bifida: case report

Authors

  • Mubeen Khan
  • Rai Puja

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7213/aor.v6i2.23169

Keywords:

Cleidocranial dysplasia, Aplastic clavicles, Delayed eruption, Supernumerary teeth, Spina bifida

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To present and discuss a case of a rare disease in a 35 year old otherwise healthy maleIndian in origin reported to the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology of the Dental College andResearch Institute, Bangalore, India. DISCUSSION: The cleidocranial dysplasia is a rare disease whichcan occur either spontaneously (40%) or by an autosomal dominant inheritance. The dentists are, mostof the times, the first professionals who patients look for to solve their problem, since there is a delayin the eruption and /or absence of permanent teeth. In the present case multiple missing teeth was thereason for patient’s visit to odontologist. CONCLUSION: An early diagnosis allows proper orientationfor the treatment, offering a better life quality for the patient.

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Published

2010-11-29

How to Cite

Khan, M., & Puja, R. (2010). Cleidocranial dysplasia with spina bifida: case report. Archives of Oral Research, 6(2). https://doi.org/10.7213/aor.v6i2.23169

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Case Reports