Apposition/Maturation Disturbances

Question 1

what are the apposition and maturation disturbances?

Answer 1

1. concrescence
2. enamel pearl
3. enamel hypoplasia
4. enamel dysplasia

Question 2

define concrescence

Answer 2

two separate teeth join w/cementum

Question 3

define enamel pearl

Answer 3

found in trifurcated or bifurcated tooth

Question 4

define enamel hypoplasia

Answer 4

incomplete formation of the enamel matrix laid down

Question 5

define enamel dysplasia

Answer 5

some enamel didn’t form (you will have pitting)

faulty development of enamel