Indian Journal of Oral Sciences
  • Year: 2010
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue: 3

Ectopia and agenesis - Culprits in malocclusion; 2 Case reports

  • Author:
  • Shruti Mittal1,, Sanjeev Verma2, Meha Verma3
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 62 to 65

1Deptt of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, Swami Devi Dayal Dental Hospital and College, Barwlah, Distt. Panchkula, Haryana-134202

2Deptt of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, Swami Devi Dayal Dental Hospital and College, Barwlah, Distt. Panchkula, Haryana-134202

3Deptt of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, Swami Devi Dayal Dental Hospital and College, Barwlah, Distt. Panchkula, Haryana-134202

*Corresponding Address: Dr Shruti Mittal Professor & Head Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics Swami Devi Dayal Dental Hospital and College, Barwala, Distt Panchkula, Haryana-134202

Abstract

There is variation in number, size, morphology and position of teeth among populations which is a challenge to orthodontist. This article reports two cases in whom positional and developmental disturbances of teeth had lead to causation of malocclusion. Various etiological possibilities and treatment options are discussed in this article.

Keywords

transpositions, oligodontia, class II malocclusion, odontogenesis, missing teeth, maxillary canine