Nonsyndromic Tooth Agenesis Overview

Excerpt

The purpose of this overview is to:

1. 1

   Describe the clinical characteristics of nonsyndromic tooth agenesis (NSTA);

2. 2

   Review the genetic causes of NSTA;

3. 3

   Provide an evaluation strategy to identify the genetic cause of NSTA in a proband (when possible);

4. 4

   Review management of NSTA following diagnosis: evaluations, treatment, and surveillance;

5. 5

   Inform genetic counseling of family members of an individual with NSTA.