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Anodontia
Definition
Anodontia is a genetic disorder commonly defined as the absence of all teeth, affecting both temporary and permanent dentitions, and is extremely rarely encountered in a pure form without any associated abnormalities. Rare but more common than complete anodontia is hypodontia.
Index Terms
Anodontiaagomphiasisagomphosisanodontismcomplete absence of teethcomplete developmental absence of teethcongenital absence of teethcongenital complete absence of teethcongenital edentiadevelopmental absence of toothtotal anodontia of permanent and deciduous teethabsence of teethabsent teethcongenital partial absence of teethpartial absence of teethpartial anodontiaDental arch length loss secondary to congenitally missing teeth