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Caution! We are erupting as twins

  • Priyadharshini Dental College
  • Tagore Dental College and Hospital

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Abstract

The phenomenon of tooth fusion arises through union of two normally separated tooth germs, and depending upon the stage of development of the teeth at the time of union, it may be either complete or incomplete. On some occasions, two independent pulp chambers and root canals can be seen. Fusion occurs infrequently but could cause esthetic, spacing and a periodontal problem. The purpose of this article was to present a clinical case where fusion is present. The present article highlights the presence of a primary double tooth and also the fusion of permanent successors in the maxillary anterior region. These cases necessitate careful examination and treatment planning as they may be associated with anomalies in the succeeding permanent dentition.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1123-1124
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Volume5
Issue number5
StatePublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Dental anomalies
  • Fusion
  • Permanent teeth
  • Primary teeth

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