Oligo- Pleiodontia – Report of a rare case

Abstract

Numeric anomalies in the human dentition are quite common occurrence in the general population and are frequently encountered in the practice [1]. Simultaneous occurrence of tooth agenesis and supernumerary or supplemental teeth in same individual is one of rare anomalies of number in human dentition [2]. Concomitant hypohyperdontia or Oligo-pleiodontia is rare condition of unknown etiology. Concomitant hypohyperdontia (CHH) is convenient concise term introduced by Camilleri to describe the simultaneous presence of hypodontia and supernumerary teeth [3].

Keywords

• Oligo- Pleiodontia
• hypohyperdontia
• rare case