Comparison of developmental dental anomalies between Generations Y and Z in Türkiye: a retrospective panoramic radiographic study.

This study investigated generational differences in the prevalence and types of developmental dental anomalies (DDAs) between Generation Y (born 1980–1994) and Generation Z (born 1995–2015) individuals in Türkiye using retrospective analysis of 3,444 panoramic radiographs. Results showed a significantly higher overall prevalence of DDAs in Generation Z (38.9%) compared to Generation Y (13.8%), with shape anomalies (notably taurodontism) more common in Generation Z, while number anomalies (notably hypodontia) were more prevalent in Generation Y. No significant generational differences were found for size or position/eruption anomalies. The study suggests that environmental and temporal factors may influence dental development across generations, highlighting the importance of generation-specific diagnostic and preventive strategies in clinical practice.