Concrescence
Question. Write short note on concrescence.
Answer.
Concrescence
Concrescence is defied as union of roots of two or more adjoining teeth due to deposition of cementum.
It is the type of fusion which is limited only to the roots of teeth and it occurs after the root formation of involved teeth is completed.
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Etiology
- Traumatic injury
- Crowding of teeth
- Hypercementosis
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Important Features
- Concrescence represents an acquired defect and it can occur in both erupted or unerupted.
- In concrescence beside cementum union or fusion does not occur between the enamel, dentin or pulp of involved teeth.
- Permanent maxillary molar are usually affcted by this anomaly.
- Concrescence can occur between normal molar and a supernumerary molar.
- Condition is seen in those areas of dental arch where roots of neighboring teeth lie close to one another.
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