Pathophysiology
Disruptions during morphogenesis, histodifferentiation, and mineralization, due to genetic mutations or environmental factors like chemicals, infections, and trauma, can lead to anomalies in tooth number, size, shape, or structure [PMID:41554697].
Clinical Presentation
These anomalies result in irreversible damage to tooth hard tissues, affecting mastication, articulation, and facial aesthetics, and potentially leading to reduced quality of life and mental health issues [PMID:41554697].
Management
Given the lifelong impact of these anomalies, management strategies should address both functional and aesthetic concerns, though specific interventions are not detailed in this abstract [PMID:41554697].
References
1 Zhu J, Wan M, Duan X, Fan Z, Sun Y, Wang X et al.. Expert consensus on the diagnosis and management of tooth developmental anomalies. International journal of oral science 2026. link
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