Oral Pathology

Microdontia: When Teeth Are Smaller Than Normal Question. Write notes on microdontia. Answer. Microdontia is the term used to describe teeth that are smaller than normal. "Common challenges in diagnosing microdontia effectively: FAQs provided" There are three types of microdontia: 1. True generalized microdontia 2. Relative generalized microdontia 3. Microdontia … [Read more...] about Microdontia: When Teeth Are Smaller Than Normal

Taurodontism: Understanding the Bull-Shaped Tooth Anomaly Question. Write notes on taurodontism. Or Write a short note on taurodontism. "Understanding taurodontism through FAQs: Q&A explained" Answer. Taurodontism is a dental anomaly in which the body of the tooth is enlarged at the expense of the roots. Actually, taurodontism meAns the bull shape appearance of the … [Read more...] about Taurodontism: Understanding the Bull-Shaped Tooth Anomaly

Gemination vs Fusion: Developmental Dental Anomalies Explained Question 1. Write notes on gemination and fusion. Answer. Gemination Gemination is a developmental anomaly which refers to partial development of two teeth from single tooth bud following incomplete division. The structure is usually one with two completely or incompletely separated crowns that have a … [Read more...] about Gemination vs Fusion: Developmental Dental Anomalies Explained

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 "Steps to explain causes of tooth anomalies: Genetic vs environmental factors: Q&A guide" Developmental Disturbances affecting the structure of … [Read more...] about Tooth Anomalies Explained: From Size and Shape to Structure

Understanding Environmental Enamel Hypoplasia Question. Describe environmental enamel hypoplasia. Answer. Environmental enamel hypoplasia may be defined as an incomplete or defective formation of the organic enamel matrix of teeth. Enamel hypoplasia (EH) is a quantitative defect associated with a reduced localized thickness of enamel, following disruption of the … [Read more...] about Understanding Environmental Enamel Hypoplasia