Regional odontodysplasia: an unusual case with a conservative approach

A case of a 14- year-old male with regional odontodysplasia is reported. In this presentation many atypical clinical and radiographical features of th is condition are present. The chief complaint of the patient was the enlarg ement of the gingiva and, according to the literature, inflammatory process es are the main reason why patients look for care. Moreover, there was no r adiographic evidence of unerupted teeth in this report. The functional and psychological benefits of the conservative approach are emphasised.