Anodontia - Causes, Types, Diagnosis and Treatments
Teething typically starts around 4 months old, but some babies may have delayed tooth eruptions, which is normal. However, if your baby has no teeth by 13 months, it could be due to a genetic condition called Anodontia. Anodontia , or Anodontia Vera, is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the complete absence of teeth, distinct from teeth lost to injury or decay. It can affect both baby and primary teeth and is more common in women than men. Causes of Anodontia Anodontia results from genetic mutations or is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait, though the specific faulty gene is unknown. It often occurs as part of Ectodermal Dysplasia, affecting the skin, hair, teeth, nails, and sweat glands, with symptoms like: Cleft lip Cleft palate Alopecia Areata Missing fingernails Types of Anodontia Anodontia: Complete absence of teeth. Partial Anodontia: Some teeth are missing, categorized as: Hypodontia: 1 to 5 missing permanent teeth. Oligodontia: More than 6 m...