%0 Journal Article
%T Regional odontodysplasia: a case report
%A Scariot
%A Rafaela
%A Morosini
%A Imara
%A Pereira
%A Cassius Torres
%A Amenabar
%A Jos¨¦ Miguel
%A Rebellato
%A Nelson
%A Gugisch
%A Renato
%J Revista Odonto Ci¨ºncia
%D 2012
%I Scientific Electronic Library Online
%R 10.1590/S1980-65232012000300014
%X purpose: regional odontodysplasia (ro) is a rare condition characterized by distinctive clinical, radiographic and microscopic findings. it is presumed to be the result of a developmental disturbance that locally affects the odontogenic ectodermal and mesodermal tissues. this report describes the clinical and radiographic findings of ro and its treatment. case description: a 15-year-old boy presented with an uncommon case of ro involving two quadrants of the jaws on the right side of his face. conclusion: a complex multidisciplinary team is required to fully rehabilitate a patient affected by ro. the treatment of ro is controversial and varies according to the individual patient.
%K regional odontodysplasia
%K dental dysplasia
%K dental development
%K oral surgery.
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