Prevalence and patterns of permanent tooth agenesis in individuals with Down syndrome: a meta ‐analysis

In conclusion, individuals with Down syndrome display high prevalence rates and severity of agenesis of permanent teeth. Proper and timely diagnosis of missing permanent teeth is thus necessary, to allow a more comprehensive long‐term treatment plan and a more favorable prognosis in these individuals.
Source: European Journal of Oral Sciences - Category: Dentistry Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research