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Carabelli Trait in Primary Tooth - A Case Report.

Rengarajan Hemamalini¹, Nazargi Mahabob², Gobichettipalayam Jagatheeswaran Anbuselvan³

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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.

Keywords:

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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.