Your genetics have an incredible breadth of impact on your health and development. If one or both of your parents experience a genetic disorder or mutation, it’s not a guarantee that you will develop the same condition.
Genetic causes are varied, given that oligodontia is caused by both genetic syndromes and inherited family traits. Some conditions and genes that alter other processes in your development can also affect your teeth' development.
In addition to being connected with mutations in individual genes, Oligodontia is associated with other genetic conditions, according to Orphanet.
Associated health conditions may include:
- Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED)
- Odonto-onycho-dermal dysplasia (OODD)
- Schöpf-Schulz-Passarge syndrome (SSPS)
Genes connected with the development of oligodontia include:
- MSX1
- PAX9
- LTBP3
- WNT10A
- EDA
- EDARADD
- IKBKG
There’s no way to know on your own if you’ve inherited mutations in these genes unless you’ve received genetic screening, sequencing, or professional diagnosis. If you’re interested in finding out about your genetics or associated risk factors, schedule an appointment with your dental or medical professional for expert advice.