Hypodontia- X-linked

Overview

A genetic , X-linked condition characterized by the congenital absence of teeth. The number of teeth absent is variable.

Symptoms

Missing teeth

Causes

X-linked selective tooth agenesis-1 is caused by mutation in the gene encoding ectodysplasin A (EDA; 300451).

Mutations in the same gene can cause hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (305100)