Assessment of Dental Anomalies in a Pediatric Population: A World Health Organization–Based Approach

Beyza Ecem Alkaç Ekici; Sümeyra Akkoç; Merve Uluakay

doi:10.52037/eads.2026.0009

Assessment of Dental Anomalies in a Pediatric Population: A World Health Organization–Based Approach

Abstract

ABSTRACT Purpose: Dental anomalies refer to congenital, developmental, or acquired deviations from normal tooth development. The present study aims to evaluate the prevalence of dental anomalies and associated factors in a pediatric population using panoramic radiography. Materials and Methods: In this retrospective study, panoramic radiographs obtained from patients aged 6–15 years were evaluated. The number of teeth affected by dental anomalies, their localization within the jaws, as well as the patients’ age, sexes, and the type of anomalies were recorded during the evaluation conducted based on dental anomalies in the International Classification of Diseases-11. Data analyses were performed using IBM SPSS V23. Group comparisons of categorical variables were conducted using Chi-Square and Fisher’s exact tests, with significance set at p < 0.05. Results: A total of 1505 panoramic radiographs were included in the analysis. The results revealed that at least one dental anomaly was present in 26.3% of the patients. Among the dental anomalies identified, dilaceration of tooth (13.16%) and hypodontia (5.65%) were determined to be the most prevalent. While no significant difference was found between the sexes in terms of the presence of anomalies, a significantly higher prevalence was observed in the age group of 12-15 years and in the maxilla (both p<0.001). Conclusion: The prevalence of dental anomalies varies among populations. The use of standardized terminologies and clear diagnostic frameworks determines the strength of studies. Keywords: Dental anomalies; Dilaceration of tooth, Growth and development; Hypodontia; Pediatric dentistry

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Ethical Statement

Declaration of Helsinki: The study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki. Ethics approval: This study protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee of Kutahya Health Sciences University (Decision no: 2024/05-26- Date: 22.04.2024)

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English

Subjects

Paedodontics, Oral Medicine and Pathology, Dentistry (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Beyza Ecem Alkaç Ekici ^*
0000-0002-4471-4334
Türkiye

Sümeyra Akkoç
0000-0002-7266-2017
Türkiye

Merve Uluakay
0000-0002-9620-1952
Türkiye

Publication Date

August 30, 2026

Submission Date

February 19, 2026

Acceptance Date

March 25, 2026

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Year 2026 Volume: 53 Number: 2

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https://doi.org/10.52037/eads.2026.0009

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APA

Alkaç Ekici, B. E., Akkoç, S., & Uluakay, M. (2026). Assessment of Dental Anomalies in a Pediatric Population: A World Health Organization–Based Approach. European Annals of Dental Sciences, 53(2), 49-58. https://doi.org/10.52037/eads.2026.0009

AMA

1.Alkaç Ekici BE, Akkoç S, Uluakay M. Assessment of Dental Anomalies in a Pediatric Population: A World Health Organization–Based Approach. EADS. 2026;53(2):49-58. doi:10.52037/eads.2026.0009

Chicago

Alkaç Ekici, Beyza Ecem, Sümeyra Akkoç, and Merve Uluakay. 2026. “Assessment of Dental Anomalies in a Pediatric Population: A World Health Organization–Based Approach”. European Annals of Dental Sciences 53 (2): 49-58. https://doi.org/10.52037/eads.2026.0009.

EndNote

Alkaç Ekici BE, Akkoç S, Uluakay M (August 1, 2026) Assessment of Dental Anomalies in a Pediatric Population: A World Health Organization–Based Approach. European Annals of Dental Sciences 53 2 49–58.

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[1]B. E. Alkaç Ekici, S. Akkoç, and M. Uluakay, “Assessment of Dental Anomalies in a Pediatric Population: A World Health Organization–Based Approach”, EADS, vol. 53, no. 2, pp. 49–58, Aug. 2026, doi: 10.52037/eads.2026.0009.

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Alkaç Ekici, Beyza Ecem - Akkoç, Sümeyra - Uluakay, Merve. “Assessment of Dental Anomalies in a Pediatric Population: A World Health Organization–Based Approach”. European Annals of Dental Sciences 53/2 (August 1, 2026): 49-58. https://doi.org/10.52037/eads.2026.0009.

JAMA

1.Alkaç Ekici BE, Akkoç S, Uluakay M. Assessment of Dental Anomalies in a Pediatric Population: A World Health Organization–Based Approach. EADS. 2026;53:49–58.

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Alkaç Ekici, Beyza Ecem, et al. “Assessment of Dental Anomalies in a Pediatric Population: A World Health Organization–Based Approach”. European Annals of Dental Sciences, vol. 53, no. 2, Aug. 2026, pp. 49-58, doi:10.52037/eads.2026.0009.

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1.Beyza Ecem Alkaç Ekici, Sümeyra Akkoç, Merve Uluakay. Assessment of Dental Anomalies in a Pediatric Population: A World Health Organization–Based Approach. EADS. 2026 Aug. 1;53(2):49-58. doi:10.52037/eads.2026.0009