The College of Dentistry at the University of Basra held the First Dental Conference (Science and Innovation), where researcher Umm al-Banin Imad Luqman presented the research entitled Classification, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Oral Genetic Disorders: Tooth agenesis and Microdontia.
The student addressed two topics for the first research: Tooth agenesis. Tooth agenesis is a condition characterized by the failure of one or more teeth to develop in the mouth. This deficiency can be present from birth or can appear later during development. The causes can be diverse and include genetics and environmental factors. The absence of teeth can affect the oral function and physical and psychological appearance of the individual, often requiring corrective or cosmetic treatment to improve the condition. The second, Microdontia, is a disorder characterized by teeth that are small in size compared to the expected normal size of teeth. This disorder may be present in different types of teeth, such as the front and back teeth. Dental size abnormalities can have a variety of consequences, including affecting the morphological appearance of the mouth and teeth and the function of the mouth as well. Tooth misalignment may be treated in a variety of ways, including orthodontic interventions and tooth reshaping to improve appearance and function.
The research aims to clarify the genetic causes, symptoms, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies for conditions associated with genetic diseases that affect teeth and oral tissues.
