Cleidocranial Dysplasia

Cleidocranial dysplasia is a rare skeletal disorder also known as Cleidocranial Dysostosis and characterized by short stature, distinctive facial features and narrow, sloping shoulders caused by defective or absent collarbones (clavicles).

Dental abnormalities seen in cleidocranial dysplasia may include:

• delayed loss of the primary (baby) teeth
  
• delayed appearance of the secondary (adult) teeth
  
• unusually shaped, peg-like teeth
  
• misalignment of the teeth and jaws (malocclusion)
  
• extra teeth, sometimes accompanied by cysts in the gums.

Anita was diagnosed with cleidocranial dysplasia and congenitally missing teeth. She was treated at Pi Dental Center using the Teeth In A Day protocal.

Anita seeks to help and educate others with Cleidocranial Dysplasia by overseeing a chat group about the disorder in Yahoo. The web address for this group is:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Cleidocranial_Dysplasia/

Anita has also written her own website outlining her dental experiences.
http://www.freewebs.com/anitak1982/

Pre-op Smile

Post-op Smile

Pre-op Closeup

Post-op Closeup

Anita with her sister following treatment

Anita with Dr. Wolfinger (left) and Dr. Petropolous (right)