Agenesis of Bilateral Permanent Mandibular Canine in a Non-Syndromic Child: A Rare Case Report

Background: Agenesis is one of the most common anomalies frequently affecting permanent dentition. The most common congenital missing teeth are reported to be the permanent maxillary lateral incisors and permanent maxillary and mandibular second premolars. Case: An eleven-year-old female child reported with clinically missing permanent mandibular canines bilaterally and inadequate arch space for accommodating the permanent dentition. Radiographic evaluation confirmed their congenital absence and rules out any associated pathologies. Conclusion: Early diagnosis of missing or unerupted teeth should be assessed once the child reaches chronological age. One congenital agenesis is confirmed radiographically; diligent space management should be carried out till the child reaches the late teenage to optimize transition into adult dentition.