Prevalence of Maxillary Lateral Incisor and Maxillary-Mandibular Premolar Agenesis In Children Living in The Denizli Region

Authors : Hilal Özbey İpek

Pages : 251-254

Doi:10.15311/selcukdentj.1398984

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Publication Date : 2024-12-23

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Background: Tooth agenesis is a phenomenon that occurs commonly as a dental anomaly in humans. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the prevalence of tooth agenesis in a population group in Turkey. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted on -previously taken- panoramic radiographs of 6- and 7- year- old children, who had applied to xxx University Faculty of Dentistry between 2015 and 2022 for dental reasons. Maxillary lateral incisors and maxillary/mandibular premolars that were congenitally missed were noted, while other missing teeth were not evaluated. Results: A total of 1840 panoramic radiographs were examined and the agenesis of maxillary lateral incisors and maxillary/mandibular premolars frequency was found to be 8.15%. The prevalence of missing maxillary lateral incisors was found to be 2.44%, and the prevalence of missing premolar teeth was 5.71%. The teeth most affected by agenesis were the mandibular second premolars. Females were more affected than males (8.88% females; 7.44% males). Conclusion: Since the early diagnosis of missing teeth can provide ideal and conservative treatment and reduce treatment costs, it is important for dentists to have information about early diagnosis and treatments. In this study, it was determined that the prevalence of missing teeth was higher in women than in men. Further genetic studies may elucidate why females are more affected by hypodontia than males. More comprehensive studies should be conducted in the future including the other permanent teeth and more individuals. Keywords: Hypodontia, prevalence, tooth agenesis.
Keywords : agenez, hipodonti, prevalans