[Oradlist] Agenesis of tooth # 45

[Allan Abuabara]

I talked to the patient's dentist. I am awaiting the return of the patient
for further examinations. Initially, a periapical and occlusal radiographs.
Having news, I will write. Thank you.
Allan.


On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 1:46 PM, Leif Kullman <leikul at yahoo.com> wrote:

>  Dear Allan
>
> I agree with Johan, I think something is growing in area 45. Maybe à benign
> odontogenic tumor. I think you might have access to à CBCT? Perhaps you
> could make an exam with tjat unit?
>
> Best regards Leif Kullman
> Kuwait University
>
> Sent from my iPhone. Leif
>
> On 1 Apr 2010, at 12:33, "Johan Aps" <johan.aps at UGent.be> wrote:
>
>   Dear Allan,
>
> Looking at the contralateral side and looking at the developmental stage of
> the other premolars, one can say there is agenesis of the 45.
>
> But what bothers me is the radio-opaque line distal of the 44 tooth germ,
> which is "suggestive" of an expanding lesion under the 85.
> I see some kind of septae also in this region (? ameloblastoma,
> ameloblastic fibroma, odontogenic myxoma ?) - although one cannot speak of
> a radiolucent lesion here. But the patient's age is right.
>
> I suggest an occlusal (90°) radiograph, to see if there is some kind of
> expansion to the lingual or buccal cortex.
> I agree that the root resorption of the 85 is "unusual" in the case of
> agenesis of the 45.
>
> I look forward to further information on this child.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Johan
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> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Allan Abuabara <allan.abuabara at gmail.com>
> *To:* Oral Radiology Discussion Group <oradlist at lists.ucla.edu>
> *Sent:* Thursday, April 01, 2010 2:21 AM
> *Subject:* [Oradlist] Agenesis of tooth # 45
>
>
> I'll share with you this interesting case of agenesis of tooth # 45. Male
> patiente, 8 years-old.
> Highlight the early resorption of the distal root of tooth # 85.
>
>  I am awaiting feed back from the dentist and a periapical radiograph.
>
> Best regards
>
> --
> Allan Abuabara
> joinville, sc - Brazil
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Allan
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