Generalized Odontodysplasia: A Rare Case with 19-Year Follow-up

Abstract

Aims: Regional Odontodysplasia is a dental anomaly with an unknown, non-hereditary etiology, which affects the dental tissues of both dentitions and commonly affects only one quadrant. When it affects multiple quadrants and goes beyond the midline, it is called Generalized Odontodysplasia. Presentation of Case: This case report is of a patient diagnosed with Generalized Odontodysplasia and followed for 19 years from diagnosis to treatment. The patient presented to the dental office with changes in the shape and absence of some upper and lower teeth. The pathology was diagnosed by combining clinical findings and complementary tests, such as radiographic examination and histopathological analysis. The treatment involved several specialties. Discussion: The treatment of Generalized Odontodysplasia depends on each case, taking into account age, extent of involvement and patient and family expectations. After pubertal growth is complete, rehabilitation with definitive implants can be considered. Conclusion: When diagnosed early, it is possible to have good results with oral rehabilitation in patients with Generalized Odontodysplasia.