Small Teeth: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Small Teeth

Williams-Beuren Syndrome

People may also experience dental issues, such as crooked, missing, or small teeth. [beyondceliac.org]

Then the doctor will look for facial features like an upturned nose, wide forehead, and small teeth. [webmd.com]

[…] chin Small, widely spaced teeth Missing or crooked teeth Uneven eyes Folds over the corners of the eyes White starburst pattern around the iris, or colored part of the eye [webmd.com]

Mucopolysaccharidosis

Anterior teeth exhibited some small enamel chalky irregularities (Figure 4). [hindawi.com]

[…] frontal hairline [ more ] 0000294 Macrocephaly Increased size of skull Large head Large head circumference [ more ] 0000256 Malabsorption Intestinal malabsorption 0002024 Microdontia [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2

The teeth are small and widely spaced. [socialstyrelsen.se]

Mucopolysaccharide deposits in the gums may cause problems, both when the milk teeth and the permanent teeth are supposed to erupt. [socialstyrelsen.se]

Impacted Wisdom Teeth

In this article, an attempt was made to establish the incidence of impacted wisdom teeth in a small sample of the Saudi population. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Although most people develop and grow 32 permanent adult teeth, many times their jaws are too small to accommodate the four wisdom teeth. [erieoralsurgery.com]

Microdontia

[…] and localised Generalised Microdontia The generalised microdontia is said when almost all the teeth are of small size. [trickycare.com]

A disorder characterized as having abnormally small teeth, microdontia can occur in adults and children. [gulchdentalstudio.com]

‘Micro’ means small and ‘dontia’ means a state relating to teeth. So the haunty sounding word ‘microdontia’ means having small teeth. [arlingtontexasdentist.net]

Congenital Malformation of the Inner Ear

She presented with type 1 microtia, widely spaced small teeth ( Fig .1 ), and genu valgum. Neurological examination was normal. [indianpediatrics.net]

(small teeth). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Incisors and canine teeth were small and misaligned with increased space between the teeth. [cags.org.ae]

Abnormalities of Size and Form of Teeth

Small tooth/ microdontia “Micro” means small, hence microdontia is a condition in which a tooth or a group of teeth is abnormally smaller than usual. [intelligentdental.com]

Size abnormalities such as abnormally small teeth, microdontia, abnormally large teeth, macrodontia. [discovery.lifemapsc.com]

This genetic disorder is characterized by missing teeth or teeth that are malformed (frequently small and pointed). [polkdentistry.com]

Microcephalic Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism Type II

[…] jaw Small teeth Pigmentation of the skin *Please be aware, not all of the characteristics may be present* Other information about MOPDII Intelligence is considered average [littlepeopleuk.org]

[…] jaw); small teeth; abnormal skin pigmentation; and blood vessel abnormalities. [resourcerepository.org]

[…] dysplasia) Spine curvature (scoliosis) Thinning of arm and leg bones high pitched voice Indentifiable facial features e.g. prominent nose, full cheeks, long mid-face and small [littlepeopleuk.org]

Oculodentodigital Dysplasia

Facial features in the mother showed a thin nose and small teeth; eyes were normal. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Visible features of the condition include:[1] small teeth that are prone to dental caries because of underdeveloped tooth enamel; a long, thin nose; unusually small eyes; [en.wikipedia.org]

The dental problems occurring in patients with ODD dysplasia include small teeth predisposed to caries due to insufficient enamel. [symptoma.com]

Amelogenesis Imperfecta Type 1C

Type IV or Hypoplasia/Taurodontism It reveals white or yellow brown mottled teeth that lack proximal contact and appear small. [phaa.com]

Her problem list consisted of: aesthetic issues (gummy smile, small teeth), size of teeth (small in all dimensions); uneven occlusal plane and slight midline discrepancy. [oralhealthgroup.com]

In some types of AI the teeth with thin enamel are also small in size and the interproximal contacts are open; however, in this case there was a true microdontia and the teeth [jdmt.mums.ac.ir]

Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome Type 3

The condition is also associated with dental abnormalities including unusually small teeth (microdontia) or fewer than normal teeth (oligodontia). [encyclopedia.pub]

Symptoms affecting the teeth include cone-shaped teeth ( peg-like incisors ), missing teeth ( oligodontia ), small teeth (microdontia), and abnormal spacing of the teeth. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Most people with this syndrome have distinctive facial features and many have issues with their teeth, including unusually small teeth (microdontia) or fewer than normal teeth [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Amelogenesis Imperfecta Type 1E

Type IV or Hypoplasia/Taurodontism It reveals white or yellow brown mottled teeth that lack proximal contact and appear small. [phaa.com]

Malocclusion

Spacing Spacing can occur between two or more teeth. Some of the causes can include missing teeth, small teeth, tongue thrusting and thumb sucking. [totalorthodontics.co.uk]

teeth or a small lower jaw Environmental factors such as pressure from surrounding soft tissues or thumb sucking Injury Treatment of malocclusion Treatment of malocclusion [news-medical.net]

Anterior crossbite (underbite) A crossbite that affects the front teeth is known as an anterior crossbite, or perhaps more commonly as an underbite. [totalorthodontics.co.uk]

Nance-Horan Syndrome

Presentation[edit] Dental features:[2] small teeth in males pointed (screwdriver shaped or conical) incisors (sometimes called Hutchinson teeth) incisors with an irregular [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] incisal edge canines: enlarged and globular; may be dome or bud shaped with trilobed edge premolars and molars: small, round and globular; may have supernumary lobes (mulberry [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] or lotus flower shape) widely separated teeth (diastemma) hypoplastic enamel dental agenesis presence of mesiodents (median incisor behind normal upper incisors) pulp chamber [en.wikipedia.org]

Disproportionate Short Stature - Ptosis - Valvular Heart Lesions

Then the doctor will look for facial features like an upturned nose, wide forehead, and small teeth. [webmd.com]

teeth, and small nose). [icd10data.com]

[…] or missing teeth Scoliosis (abnormal curvature of the spine) Unsteady gait and/or tremor in adulthood Many of the symptoms of Williams syndrome occur in other diseases that [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Stimmler Syndrome

teeth and diabetes mellitus. [orpha.net]

Stimmler syndrome is characterised by the association of microcephaly, low birth weight and severe intellectual deficit with dwarfism, small teeth and diabetes mellitus. [findzebra.com]

Stimmler syndrome Disease definition Stimmler syndrome is characterised by the association of microcephaly, low birth weight and severe intellectual deficit with dwarfism, small [orpha.net]

Macrodontia

Thus, when adults have very small teeth, similar to the size of primary baby teeth, this is a condition called Microdontia. [smileavenuefamilydentistry.com]

[…] dimensions are more than 2 standard deviations from the average. [1] Macrodontia is when the teeth are abnormally large, and microdontia is when they are abnormally small. [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] or slightly larger than normal teeth in small jaws. [juniordentist.com]

Amelogenesis Imperfecta Type 4

Enamel is thin, teeth are small and widely spaced. [malacards.org]

Type I hypoplastic AI is characterized by small to normal tops (crowns) of the teeth, upper and lower teeth that do not meet showing a poor bite, and teeth that vary in color [rarediseases.org]

Patients who cannot afford these treatments sometimes have their teeth pulled, which adds more to their psychological trauma. [rarediseases.org]

Trisomy 21

Gene. 2018 Jan 30;641:180-185. doi: 10.1016/j.gene.2017.10.044. Epub 2017 Oct 18. Author information 1 Department of Genetics, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow 226014, India. 2 Department of Genetics, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Impacted Tooth

The anterior teeth (cuspids and incisors) and bicuspids are small teeth that only have single roots, so they tend to be easier to erupt than the rear molars in the event of [mountainoralsurgery.com]

Although most people develop and grow 32 permanent adult teeth, many times their jaws are too small to accommodate the four wisdom teeth. [elginoms.com]

However, in most cases, the gum will be returned back to its original state and sutured so that only the chain remains visible and exits through a small hole within the gums [mountainoralsurgery.com]

Johanson-Blizzard Syndrome

Decreased size of baby teeth Decreased size of milk teeth Small baby teeth Small milk teeth Underdevelopment of baby teeth Underdevelopment of milk teeth [ more ] 0006334 [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

[…] disability Mental deficiency Mental retardation Mental retardation, nonspecific Mental-retardation [ more ] 0001249 Lacrimation abnormality Abnormality of tear production 0000632 Microdontia [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Hypoplastic nipples Small nipples 0002557 Hypothyroidism Underactive thyroid 0000821 Increased VLDL cholesterol concentration 0003362 Joint laxity Joint instability Lax joints [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Amelogenesis Imperfecta Type 2A1

The teeth are small and may be white, yellow, or brown, and the enamel is quite thin. The teeth also have pits and grooves. [healthline.com]

Type I hypoplastic AI is characterized by small to normal tops (crowns) of the teeth, upper and lower teeth that do not meet showing a poor bite, and teeth that vary in color [rarediseases.org]

Amalgam can be used to restore small lesions in posterior teeth especially with mildly affected hypoplastic AI. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Taurodontism Microdontia and Dens Invaginatus

[…] of the… … Medical dictionary microdontia — pl.f. microdontie … Dizionario dei sinonimi e contrari microdontia — n. a condition in which the teeth are unusually small … The [translate.academic.ru]

The term microdontia (microdentism, microdontism) is defined as the condition of having abnormally small teeth [ 1 ]. [head-face-med.biomedcentral.com]

The term microdontia (microdentism, microdontism) is defined as the condition of having abnormally small teeth [1]. [cyberleninka.org]

Witkop Syndrome

Synonyms Tooth and Nail Syndrome Nail Dysplasias With Hypodontia Witkop Syndrome is a Rare Genetic Condition Characterized by the Following Teeth Normal to small primary teeth [nfed.org]

Case report Two sisters of age 20 and 16 years presented with complaints of having small deformed teeth, brittle nails, and reduced hair growth. [escholarship.org]

Clinical description The primary teeth are usually normal but the permanent teeth often fail to erupt. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Zamia Integrifolia

teeth to slight denticulations near apex. [efloras.org]

[…] callous teeth in the upper fourth. [plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au]

Leaves 2--10 dm; petiole unarmed; leaflets 6--17 cm × 2--18 mm, linear, often twisted, very stiff, dark glossy green, 7--23-veined; margins often revolute, entire or with small [efloras.org]

Bardet-Biedl Syndrome Type 8

teeth, small lower jaw, short teeth) Lack of a sense of smell (anosmia) Flat, wide feet; no arches Thyroid problems Strabismus (“lazy eye” -- one eye focuses and the other [bardetbiedl.org]

Dental anomalies, regarded as secondary manifestations, include hypodontia, microdontia, short roots, and deep palate. [scielo.br]

[…] disabilities Secondary characteristics include: Developmental delays Behavioral problems Neurological problems Hypertension (high blood pressure) Speech disorders Dental anomalies (small [bardetbiedl.org]

Cartilage Hair Hypoplasia

Abstract Cartilage-hair hypoplasia (CHH) is an autosomal recessive skeletal dysplasia of unknown pathogenesis leading to short-limbed stature. Associated features include hypoplasia of hair, abnormal cellular immunity, deficient erythrogenesis, increased risk of malignancies, Hirschsprung disease, and Diamond-Blackfan[…] [doi.org]

Hypertelorism Type Teebi

a thin upper lip, an everted lower lip, a small chin, low-set ears, preauricular fistulas, a short neck, mild pectus excavatum, an umbilical hernia, clinodactyly of the [unboundmedicine.com]

thin upper lip, everted lower lip, small chin, low-set ears, preauricular fistulas and short neck. [cags.org.ae]

[…] syndrome showing a prominent forehead, hypertelorism, mild exophthalmos, downslanting palpebral fissures, a depressed nasal bridge, a broad nasal tip, a long philtrum, natal teeth [unboundmedicine.com]

Colpocephaly

teeth with gaps, hypopigmented patch, small hands and feet, long fingers, minor leg length discrepancy, no axilliary hair, constipation, high pain threshold; delayed visual [databases.lovd.nl]

SMARCA2, SMARCA4 5 1 Gijs Santen 00001520 - - - F - - - - - - - CSS brith 37w, weight SD -0.8; Laryngotracheomalacia,Umbilical hernia,Hyperpigmentation axillae and groins; small [databases.lovd.nl]

[…] patella (-HP:0003065);;; gastro-esophoegal reflux (HP:0002020); no cardiac abnormality (-HP:0001627); no kidney abnormality (-HP:0000077); delayed permanent teeth (HP:0000696 [databases.lovd.nl]

Bardet-Biedl Syndrome Type 4

teeth, small lower jaw, short teeth) Lack of a sense of smell (anosmia) Flat, wide feet; no arches Thyroid problems Strabismus (“lazy eye” -- one eye focuses and the other [bardetbiedl.org]

teeth, genital hypoplasia, and cardiovascular disease [2]. [wikigenes.org]