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Carabelli Trait in Primary Tooth - A Case Report
Rengarajan Hemamalini1, Nazargi Mahabob2, Gobichettipalayam Jagatheeswaran Anbuselvan3
1Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Dental College, Siruvachur, Perambalur, Tamil Nadu, India.
Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences
|September 1, 2023
Summary
The Carabelli cusp, an extra tooth cusp, is rarely found on deciduous teeth. This case report details a rare instance of its unilateral occurrence in a child's primary dentition.
Area of Science:
- Dental Anatomy
- Human Evolution
- Forensic Anthropology
Background:
- The Carabelli cusp, a fifth cusp on maxillary molars, is a variable trait.
- It is utilized in anthropological and forensic studies for population differentiation.
- Its presence is infrequent in deciduous dentition.
Observation:
- This case report documents a rare occurrence of the Carabelli cusp.
- The trait was observed unilaterally on the deciduous maxillary molars.
- This presentation is uncommon in primary teeth.
Findings:
- The study highlights a rare case of unilateral Carabelli cusp presence.
- This finding contributes to understanding dental anomalies in deciduous teeth.
- The case provides valuable data for anthropological and forensic research.
Implications:
- This case underscores the variability of Carabelli cusp expression.
- It offers insights into the genetic and developmental factors influencing cusp formation.
- Further research can explore the prevalence and significance of this trait in diverse populations.
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