Tooth Formation is Asymmetric When Hypodontia Exists

Article Title and Bibliographic Information Bilateral asymmetry of tooth formation is elevated in children with simple hypodontia. Harris EF, Evans JB, Smith AS. Arch Oral Biol 201;56:687-94. Reviewer Joel H. Berg, DDS, MS Purpose/Question When hypodontia exists via retrospective analysis of panoramic radiographs in children, is there an increased likelihood of asymmetry in tooth formation? Source of Funding Information not available Type of Study/Design Case-control study Level of Evidence Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence Strength of Recommendation Grade N/A: Not applicable