The absence of all teeth from the normal series by a failure to develop.
Comment:
Anodontia can affect both primary and permanent teeth. Alternatively, there can be anodontia of just the permanent teeth. Anodontia must be distinguished from non-erupted teeth.
Synonyms:
exact_synonym:
Anodontia vera; Complete agenesis of all teeth; Complete dental agenesis; Failure of development of all teeth