Idiopathic Oligodontia in Primary Dentition: Case Report and Review of Literature

Idiopathic oligodontia of the primary dentition is very rare. This is a case report of a 2 year and 6 month old boy, who presented with fourteen missing primary teeth. Review of previous case reports is done and the management of these cases is discussed.

Oligodontia, primary teeth, Idiopathic

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