Tooth Anomalies Explained: From Size and Shape to Structure

Tooth Anomalies Explained: From Size and Shape to Structure

Question 1. List developmental disturbances affecting the tooth.
Discuss taurodontism and dilacerations.

Answer. Developmental disturbances affecting the tooth

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Developmental Disturbances affecting the structure of the tooth

• Amelogenesis imperfecta
• Dentinogenesis imperfecta
• Enamel hypoplasia
• Dentin dysplasia
• Regional odontodysplasia
• Dentin hypocalcification

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Developmental disturbances affectinga number of teeth

• Anodontia
• Hypodontia
• Hyperdontia

Developmental disturbances affecting the shape of the tooth

• Gemination
• Twinning
• Fusion
• Concrescence
• Dilaceration
• Talon cusp
• Dens invaginatus
• Dens evaginatus

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• Taurodontism
• Hypercementosis
• Enamel pearl
• Mulberry molar
• Globodontia
• Hutchinson’s incisor

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Enumeration Of Anomalies Affecting the Size Of the Tooth

• Microdontia
• Macrodontia