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Unique case of a geminated supernumerary tooth with trifid crown

Authors :
Sanket Milan Sheth
Hunaiza Ather
Amber Ather
Vidya Saraswathi Muliya
Source :
Imaging Science in Dentistry
Publication Year :
2012
Publisher :
Korean Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, 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 :
22337830 and 22337822
Volume :
42
Issue :
3
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Imaging Science in Dentistry
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....7794a6af02d24ee13c7237a438e8f8aa