Oligodontia, Mandibular Hypoplasia and Microglossia in Pediatric Patients: Review of the Literature and Report of a Case

Authors

Gage Williams, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
Robin Onikul, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
Jenna Sparks, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
Neena Patel, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
Amy Burleson, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
Brenda S. Bohaty, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow

Publication Date

5-2022

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Abstract

Introduction: The combined findings of oligodontia, mandibular hypoplasia and congenital malformation of the tongue (hypoplasia) is relatively rare in children. This presentation discusses the case of a 6-year-old female patient who presented to the dental clinic at The Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri for emergent care secondary to gross dental caries. Additional findings at the initial visit were that of oligodontia, microglossia, micrognathia, and mandibular hypoplasia. A review of the medical history indicated that due to the physical anomalies noted at birth, a genetic microarray was completed indicating some variants of unknow clinical significance. As these forms of pathology uncommonly present without a connection to a specific syndrome, further genetic evaluation is warranted. This presentation reviews the clinical findings noted in the case, potential treatment options for future care and the importance of appropriate collaborative care with other medical professionals.

Disciplines

Dentistry | Pediatric Dentistry and Pedodontics

Notes

Presented at theAmerican Academy of Pediatric Dentists Conference; San Diego, California; May 26-30 2022.

Recommended Citation

Williams, Gage; Onikul, Robin; Sparks, Jenna; Patel, Neena; Burleson, Amy; and Bohaty, Brenda S., "Oligodontia, Mandibular Hypoplasia and Microglossia in Pediatric Patients: Review of the Literature and Report of a Case" (2022). Posters. 278.
https://scholarlyexchange.childrensmercy.org/posters/278