Regional odontodysplasia: a case report

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.