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Various root abnormalities. Report of three cases.

Ahmet Arslan¹, Emre Ozel, Hatice Altundal

¹cenecerrahi73@yahoo.com

The New York State Dental Journal

|June 13, 2008

Summary

Rare tooth root abnormalities can occur during permanent dentition development. Causes include trauma, blockages like neoplasms or cysts, and orthodontic treatment, leading to conditions such as dilaceration.

Area of Science:

Dentistry and Dental Morphology
Developmental Biology of Tooth Germs

Background:

Tooth germ morphodifferentiation is crucial for permanent dentition formation.
Abnormalities in this process are infrequent but can arise from various etiological factors.
Understanding these disturbances is key to diagnosing and managing dental anomalies.

Observation:

The article discusses disturbances in tooth germ morphodifferentiation affecting permanent teeth.
Identified causes include trauma, mechanical obstruction (neoplasms, cysts, supernumerary teeth), radiation, and orthodontic interventions.
Specific abnormalities mentioned are dilaceration, extra root formation, double root formation, concrescence, rhizomegaly, and hypercementosis.

Findings:

Presents three distinct cases of root abnormalities in permanent dentition.

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Highlights the diverse origins of tooth root malformations.

Illustrates the clinical presentation and classification of these rare developmental disturbances.

Implications:

Enhances understanding of rare dental anomalies and their etiology.
Provides valuable insights for clinicians diagnosing and treating tooth root malformations.
Contributes to the literature on developmental disturbances in permanent dentition.