Anodontia - A Report of 2 Cases

Abstract

True anodontia or congenital absence of the teeth may be of 2 types-total and partial. Total anodontia may involve both the deciduous and the permanent dentition. The earliest recorded case is probably that of Elisabeth Cook, whose epitaph read, "Elisabeth Cook, a poor woman, aged 86, and never had a tooth, was buried June 11, 1798. ′′ Following is a report of 2 cases of anodontia.

Keywords

• Anodontia
• Ectodermal abnormalities.