Hyperparathyroidism and thalassemia trait in a patient with impacted teeth: A case report revealing the importance of detailed history taking and investigations

Abstract

Among the eruption disorders, the most common developmental dental anomalies encountered are the retention or impaction of teeth. Impaction of multiple teeth is a common finding associated with some syndromes or systemic disorders. This is a report of a female aged 18 years with normal serum calcium and unusual oral manifestations where in the diagnosis of underlying hyperparathyroidism and thalassemia trait came to light.

Keywords

• Impacted teeth
• parathormone
• root resorption
• thalassemia trait