In dentistry, anodontia, also called anodontia vera, is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the congenital absence of all primary or permanent teeth. It is associated with the group of skin and nerve syndromes called the ectodermal dysplasias. Anodontia is usually part of a syndrome and seldom occurs as an isolated entity. Anodontia is the co... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anodontia
Congenital absence of the teeth; it may involve all (total anodontia) or only some of the teeth (partial anodontia, hypodontia), and both the deciduous and the permanent dentition, or only teeth of the permanent dentition. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: an′ō-don′shē-ă Definitions: 1. Congenital absence of the teeth; developmental, not due to extraction or impaction. Synonyms: agomphosis, agomphiasis Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=4403