Living with Ankylosis of tooth
A rare dental condition in which a tooth fuses to the jawbone, losing the small ligament space around it.
Understanding Ankylosis of tooth
The periodontal ligament space is the small gap that normally lets a tooth move slightly in its socket. In this condition it is lost. It can occur at a variety of ages.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:
- Teeth that don't move at all in the jaw
- Tooth enamel differences
- Fewer teeth than usual (tooth agenesis)
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include genetic specialists and gum, teeth and mouth specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Genetic specialists (geneticists); Gum, teeth and mouth specialists (odontologists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with rare disease patient organizations for support
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD lists autosomal dominant inheritance, so a changed copy of a gene from one parent can be enough. It doesn't name a gene.
Also known as: ankylosis (disease) of calcareous tooth; ankylosis of teeth; calcareous tooth ankylosis (disease); dental ankylosis; molar i reinclusion; tooth ankylosis
Patient organizations
Rare-disease groups that can help
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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