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Ankylosis of teeth

Ankylosis of teeth: Introduction

Ankylosis of teeth: A rare genetic disorder where the teeth fuse to the bone which can prevent them from erupting. Varying numbers of teeth may be affected. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Ankylosis of teeth is available below.

Symptoms of Ankylosis of teeth

• Congenital absence of teeth
• Congenital absence of many teeth
• Abnormal dental position
• Abnormal tooth enamel
• Dental caries
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Causes of Ankylosis of teeth

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Less Common Symptoms of Ankylosis of teeth

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Definitions of Ankylosis of teeth:

Ankylosis of teeth is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that Ankylosis of teeth, or a subtype of Ankylosis of teeth, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Ankylosis of teeth as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet

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