Microdontia: When Teeth Are Smaller Than Normal

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.

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There are three types of microdontia:

1. True generalized microdontia
2. Relative generalized microdontia
3. Microdontia involving the single tooth

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1. True generalized microdontia: In true generalized microdontia, all the teeth are smaller than normal.
Its occurrence is reported in the cases of pituitary dwarfism. The teeth are well-formed and small.

2. Relative generalized microdontia: In relative generalized microdontia the normal or slightly smaller than normal teeth are present in the jaws that are somewhat larger than the normal and there is an illusion of true microdontia.

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3. Microdontia involving the single tooth: It is a common condition which more commonly affects maxillary lateral incisor and third molar. Lateral incisor becomes peg-shaped.

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