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.

Details

Title
Hyperparathyroidism and thalassemia trait in a patient with impacted teeth: A case report revealing the importance of detailed history taking and investigations
Author
Chandar, Vinod; Sankireddy, Shailaja; Koduri, Sridevi; Sharma, Akshika
Publication year
2015
Publication date
Jan-Mar 2015
Publisher
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN
09721363
e-ISSN
09751572
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1722942501
Copyright
Copyright Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd Jan-Mar 2015