#anodontie

• Anodontous — Having no teeth; completely lacking dental elements within the oral cavity. In zoology, it describes animal species or groups (such as modern birds, baleen whales, or some reptiles) structurally characterized by the absence of natural dentition. In medicine and stomatology, it refers to an individual affected by anodontia, a rare congenital developmental anomaly of the alveolar arches.
• Anodontia — A rare congenital anomaly characterized by the total or partial absence of teeth, caused by the lack of tooth bud formation within the jawbones during intrauterine development. This structural defect affects both deciduous (baby) and permanent dentitions, causing severe disturbances in mastication, speech, and aesthetics, requiring complex prosthetic treatment.