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Multiple dens invaginatus in Wilson's disease: A case report
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey.
Summary
Wilson's disease (WD) patients can exhibit rare dental anomalies like multiple dens invaginatus (DI). This case highlights DI in a young boy with WD, leading to molar extraction and successful healing.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Genetics
- Radiology
Background:
- Wilson's disease (WD) is a rare genetic disorder affecting copper metabolism.
- Dento-maxillofacial anomalies are observed in WD patients.
- Dens invaginatus (DI) is an uncommon tooth anomaly, particularly in molars.
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