Search for dissertations about: "Tooth agenesis"
Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Tooth agenesis.
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1. Oligodontia and ectodermal dysplasia : on signs, symptoms, genetics and outcomes of dental treatment
Abstract : The general aim of this thesis was to broaden our knowledge of the signs and symptoms, genetics, and outcomes of dental implant treatment in individuals with oligodontia or ectodermal dysplasia. Article I is a population-based study in three Swedish counties of 162 individuals with oligodontia, which was a prevalence of 0.09%. READ MORE
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2. The Apert and Crouzon syndromes: General and dental aspects
Abstract : Background: Craniofacial malformations, as seen in Apert and Crouzon syndromes, may have an immense impact not only on function and esthetics, but also on the psychosocial well-being of the person affected. Aims: To provide insight on the social life aspects of persons with Crouzon syndrome in Sweden, during the transition from childhood to adulthood and as young adults. READ MORE
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3. Clinical, histopathologic and genetic diagnosis in osteogenesis imperfecta and dentinogenesis imperfecta
Abstract : The aims of this thesis were to investigate (1) dental aberrations in a large sample of unrelated patients with different types and forms of OI, (2) degree of dentin dysplasia in relation to type and form of OI and clinical, radiographic, and microscopic manifestations and type of DI, and (3) genotypes and phenotypes in two families with DI type II with special reference to clinical, radiographic, and histopathologic manifestations. In study I, morphological and clinical variation in the expression of DI within one family was described. READ MORE
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4. Prevalence of dentinogenesis imperfecta and dental aberrations related to genetic findings in osteogenesis imperfecta
Abstract : Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a clinically and genetically heterogeneous connective tissue disorder, mainly caused by mutations in COL1A1 and COL1A2, the genes encoding collagen type I. The cardinal symptoms include bone fragility and varying degrees of growth retardation. READ MORE