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Unique case of a geminated supernumerary tooth with trifid crown.

Authors :
Ather A
Ather H
Sheth SM
Muliya VS
Source :
Imaging science in dentistry [Imaging Sci Dent] 2012 Sep; Vol. 42 (3), pp. 197-200. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 Sep 21.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Gemination, a relatively uncommon dental anomaly, is characterized by its peculiar representation as a tooth with a bifid crown and a common root and root canal. It usually occurs in primary dentition. To come across gemination in a supernumerary tooth is a rare phenomenon. The purpose of this paper is to present a unique case of hyperdontia wherein gemination in an impacted supernumerary tooth resulted in a trifid crown unlike the usual bifid crown. The role of conventional radiographs as well as computed tomography, to accurately determine the morphology and spatial location, and to arrive at a diagnosis, is also emphasized in this paper.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2233-7830
Volume :
42
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Imaging science in dentistry
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
23071971
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5624/isd.2012.42.3.197