Oligomicrodontia in a Pediatric Cancer Survivor after Chemotherapy: A Case Report

Scientific paper - Case study

• Author: Ana Zulijani
• Author: Martina Žigante
• Author: Luka Morelato
• Author: Berislav Perić
• Author: Ana Milardović
• Author's institution: University of Rijeka
• Author's institution: University of Zagreb; School of Medicine
• Author's institution: University of Zagreb; School of Dental Medicine
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: BIOMEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE; Dental Medicine

Abstract (english)

Chemotherapy used on pediatric patients especially those below 3 years of age causes disturbances in dental development. The aim of this case report was to present the late dental effects of chemotherapy in a patient treated for anaplastic ependymoma (WHO III) at an early age. Radiographic findings at the age of 9 years showed oligomicrodontia of six teeth, maxillary lateral incisors, and maxillary and mandibular first premolars. Pediatric cancer survivors after chemotherapy have an increased risk of one or more dental development disorders. To ensure proper dental care and to assess the long-term effects on oral health, tooth development, and occlusion, the involvement of a dentist is crucial. Adequate diagnosis and well-planned treatment of the dental defect can significantly improve patient oral health-related quality of life.

• Keywords (english): pediatric cancer survivors; late effects; microdontia; dental development disorders; dental care; case report
• Language: english
• Publication type: Scientific paper - Case study
• Publication status: Published
• Peer review: Peer review - international
• Publication version: Published version
• Journal title: Healthcare
• Numbering: vol. 10, no. 8, 1521
• e-ISSN: 2227-9032
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10081521
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:127:210541
• Publication: 2022-08-12
• Document URL: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/10/8/1521
• Type of resource: Text
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2022-10-26 08:18:15