Hypodontia in a patient with actinic prurigo: a case report

J Dent Child (Chic). 2009 May-Aug;76(2):156-60.

Abstract

Actinic prurigo is a rare form of light sensitivity not previously described with hypodontia in the dental literature. The purpose of this report was to describe both the medical and dental management of a 12-year-old boy presenting with actinic prurigo, hypodontia, crowding, caries, and tooth tissue loss. The phases of dental treatment and the multidisciplinary treatment of hypodontia are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anodontia / complications*
  • Anodontia / diagnostic imaging
  • Anodontia / therapy*
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Photosensitivity Disorders / complications*
  • Radiography