Hypodontia
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aims to provide information on the frequency of hypodontia in children cancer survivors receiving chemotherapy before 4 years of age.Patients who met the eligibility criteria will be given a structured questionnaire to fill followed by a radiographic examination (dental panorama) for confirmation and standardization of the results.
Interventions
radiographic examination
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Aged 4 years or less when they first started their antineoplastic chemotherapy * Both genders * Able to cooperate
Exclusion criteria
* Children with known family history of hypodontia * Children with any associated developmental anomalies (eg, ectodermal dysplasia, cleft lip or palate and Down syndrome) * Children who received radiotherapy * Children with previous loss of teeth due to trauma, caries, periodontal disease or extraction 5- Children who received bone marrow transplantation 6-Parents/patients unwilling to give informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hypodontia | 1 year | missing not formed teeth |
Countries
Egypt