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Tooth agenesis is a term describing a condition where a tooth or teeth fail to develop inside the jawbones. This is a dental condition that someone is born with, rather than being acquired during life. When teeth are missing from birth, they are called ‘congenitally’ missing teeth. Tooth agenesis can present in mild, moderate or severe forms, where a few (hypodontia), many (oligodontia), or all (anodontia) teeth are missing. While any tooth could potentially be ...