REGIONAL ODONTODYSPLASIA - REPORT OF 2 CASES

Two cases of regional odontodysplasia in girls are reported; one affec ted the lower incisors, and the other the left maxilla. The first case was radiographically followed over a 6-year period, during which time the ghost teeth exhibited significant dentin formation, along with a resultant decrease in pulp size and relative normalization of the radi cular anatomy. nle second case involved the deciduous molars and the f irst permanent molar. In addition to tooth alterations, both eases exh ibited many odontogenic epithelial islands and extensive areas of calc ification in the mucosa. Diagnosis, causes, and treatment are discusse d in the light of recent data.