Abstract
Congenital absence of teeth is a hereditary phenomenon passed through generations by an autosomal dominant pattern. Such a patient often presents with poor esthetics, mastication and disturbed social behavior. Here is a case of partial anodontia with agenesis of 15 teeth, which has been treated by providing maxillary complete overlay denture and mandibular overlay removable partial denture.
Keywords: Agenesis, Overlay denture, Partial anodontia
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