Main genetic entities associated with tooth agenesis
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Background Tooth agenesis refers to the absence of one or more of the deciduous or permanent teeth. Tooth agenesis results from a series of disrupted reciprocal ectodermal mesenchymal interactions taking place during the early stages of tooth development.Methods A narrative literature review was performed to describe the main genetic syndromes associated with tooth agenesis.Results and conclusions The etiology of congenital tooth agenesis is multifactorial and include genetic, epigenetic, and environmental influences. Syndromes associated with chromosomal alterations, ectodermal dysplasia, Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome, oral-facial cleft syndromes, and syndromes with cancer predisposition are among the main entities presenting with tooth agenesis.Clinical relevance Tooth agenesis disorders can affect the masticatory function and cause disfigurement leading to physiological and psychological complications. Early recognition of these entities is crucial to guide the management of the patient and to provide families with the appropriate genetic counseling.
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- Authors
- Cammarata-Scalisi, F., Willoughby, C. E., El-Feghaly, J. R., Tadich, A. C., Castillo, M. A., Alkhatib, S., Elsherif, M. A. E., El-Ghandour, R. K., Coletta, R., Morabito, A., & Callea, M.
- Affiliations
- Hospital Regional de Antofagasta (CL)
- University of Ulster (GB)
- University of Rochester Medicine (US)
- Alexandria University (EG)
- Meyer Children's Hospital (IT)
- University of Florence (IT)
- Corresponding author
- Cammarata-Scalisi, Francisco
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- Venue
- Clinical Oral Investigations
- Published
- 2024-12-11
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- 29
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- 9-9
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- 1436-3771
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- 60
- Citations by year
- 2026: 3 · 2025: 3
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- en
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- Topics
- Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › dental development and anomalies
- Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › Emergency Medical Services › Dental Trauma and Treatments
- Keywords
- tooth agenesis, genetic syndromes, ectodermal dysplasia, Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome, cancer predisposition syndromes, chromosomal abnormalities, tooth development, genetic counseling, mastication
- MeSH terms
- Anodontia, Ectodermal Dysplasia, Humans
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