Assessment of Dental Anomalies in a Pediatric Population: A World Health Organization–Based Approach

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In a pediatric population aged 6-15 years, dental anomalies are present in 26.3% of individuals, with dilaceration and hypodontia being the most prevalent, and occur significantly more often in the maxilla and older age groups. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Beyza Ecem Alkaç Ekici; Sümeyra Akkoç; Merve Uluakay

doi:10.52037/eads.2026.0009

August 30, 2026European Annals of Dental SciencesOpen Access

Assessment of Dental Anomalies in a Pediatric Population: A World Health Organization–Based Approach

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To determine the prevalence, types, and anatomical distribution of dental anomalies in pediatric patients using panoramic radiography categorized according to ICD-11 guidelines.
Retrospective evaluation of panoramic radiographs from pediatric patients aged 6–15 years (N=1505).
Anomalies were categorized using the International Classification of Diseases-11 and evaluated by tooth count, jaw location, age, and sex.
Categorical variables were compared using Chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests with a significance threshold set at p < 0.05.
At least one dental anomaly was identified in 26.3% of the pediatric cohort.
Tooth dilaceration (13.16%) and hypodontia (5.65%) were the most prevalent anomalies identified.
Prevalence showed no significant difference by sex, but was significantly higher in patients aged 12–15 years and located within the maxilla (both p < 0.05).

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Retrospective study uncovers dental anomalies in over a quarter of pediatric patients, highlighting the diagnostic value of panoramic radiography for early detection.

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