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Concrescent triplets involving primary anterior teeth.

Urvashi Sharma¹, Anubha Gulati, Namrata C Gill

¹Department of Pedodontics, Dr. HSJ Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.

Contemporary Clinical Dentistry

|July 16, 2013

Summary

This study presents a rare case of triple primary teeth in a 7-year-old boy, involving concrescence of maxillary deciduous incisors and a supplemental tooth. It discusses the diagnosis, causes, and potential complications of this rare dental anomaly.

Keywords:

Concrescence fusion gemination supplemental primary tooth triple teeth

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Developmental Biology
Genetics

Background:

Tooth development (odontogenesis) involves over 200 genes, with disruptions leading to dental anomalies.
Supernumerary teeth arise from extra dental lamina, classified as rudimentary or supplemental based on morphology.
Triple teeth in primary dentition are exceptionally rare, often involving complex unions like fusion, gemination, or concrescence.

Observation:

A rare case of concrescence involving maxillary deciduous incisors and a supplemental tooth in a 7-year-old boy is presented.
The anomaly resulted in a triple tooth formation in the anterior primary dentition.
The case highlights the complexity of dental anomalies in early development.

Findings:

The primary finding is the occurrence of concrescence in a triple primary incisor formation.
The supplemental tooth resembled a normal tooth in the series.
Detailed discussion on differential diagnosis, etiology, and complications of anterior primary triple teeth.

Implications:

This case contributes to understanding rare dental anomalies and their management in pediatric dentistry.
Highlights the importance of recognizing and diagnosing complex dental formations early.
Informs clinical practice regarding the etiology and potential complications of supernumerary and fused primary teeth.