Dental Manifestations of Vitamin D Resistant Rickets in Orthopantomogram

Vitamin D is crucial for maintaining healthy bones by sustaining appropriate calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood. It is one factor responsible for maintenance of blood calcium and phosphate levels. Hence there exists Calcium, Vitamin D and Phosphorus axis. Rickets refers to any condition of Vitamin D, Calcium and phosphorus axis which causes hypominaralized bone matrix. It is a typical bone condition that causes problems with the calcium and phosphate balance and can cause low height and anomalies in the joints. Radiological findings, biochemical testing, and history and physical examinations can all be used to diagnose rickets, Depending on amounts of phosphate or calcium. It is classified into two broad groups Calcipenic and Phosphopenic .Knowledge of rickets classification is vital for quick diagnosis and adequate therapy. This article gives a brief overview of different types of rickets as well as describe dental manifestations of vitamin D resistant rickets in orthopantomogram in a 13 year old girl