Figure 1. Characterization of molar oligodontia. (A) Pedigree analysis by inspection reveals an autosomal-dominant form of molar oligodontia. Darkened symbols represent affected, clear symbols indicate normal unaffected, squares indicate male, circles indicate females, and (/) indicates deceased. (B) Panoramic radiograph of individual IV-5 depicts typical pattern of congenitally missing teeth in this family.

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