Dental Anomalies Flashcards
Etiology of anomalies
- Genetic/developmental (syndromic presentation or inherited trait)
- Environmental
- Idiopathic
When do events occur for anomalies in the number, shape, and size of teeth?
- Anomalies in the number of teeth: even occurred BEFORE tooth begins to form
- Anomalies in the size of teeth: event occurred AFTER the tooth begins to form
- Anomalies in the shape of teeth: event occurred AFTER the tooth begins to form
Anodontia vs Hypodontia vs Oligodontia
- Anodontia: congenital absence of ALL teeth. Rare.
- Hypodontia: lack of development of 1 to 5 teeth.
- Oligodontia: Type of hypodontia characterized by lack of development of 6 or more teeth. Often associated with a syndrome
Which dentition is more commonly affected by hypodontia?
Permanent dentition (2.5-3.5% , whereas primary dentition is only <1%
Most commonly missing tooth?
The “last” in the class:
3rd molards, 2nd premoars, Mx laterals.
ectodermal dysplasia and trisomy 21 are syndromes known to be associated with which type of anomaly in the number of teeth?
oligodontia
What happens when tooth 75 s retained?
Without succedaneous tooth present, roots of tooth 75 have nor undergone typical resorption of exfoliative process
-Tooth is not in the PLANE OF OCCLUSION
why are retained teeth not in the plane of occlusion?
- over time, retained primary teeth become ANKYLOSED (fused to the bone)
- Alveolar bone around adjacent teeth undergoes typical growth in height as patient ages, while bone around ankylosed tooth does not, thus causing it to appear to sink
Which is more common? HYPOdontia or HYPERdontia?
HYPOdontia is more common. HYPERdontia is rare
Which dentition is more commonly affecter by hyperdontia?
permanent dentition
Most common form of hyperdontia?
Supernumerary in MAXILLA. (90% incidence Mx vs 10% Md).
Most common:
-mediodens (located in midline between central incisors)
-4th molars
2 types of supernumerary 4th molars
- Distomolar: located DISTAL to 3rd molar.
- Paramolar: located BUCCAL or LINGUAL to 3rd molar
Rate the locations for supernumerary teeth from most common to least common
Mx incisors > molars > premolars > canines > Md lateral incisors
Most common site for MULTIPLE TOOTH HYPERDONTIA
Md premolar, molar, and anterior region
What could happen to the Mx counterpart if a Md premolar is missing?
The Mx counterpart could SUPER-ERUPT
Clinical signs of unerupted mediodens
- wide, median diastema (gap between incisors) without associated high frenal attachment
- delayed eruption of one or both centrals
- altered path of eruption of centrals
Need to differentiate between actual microdontia and relative microdontia associated with _____.
Macrognathia (large jaw).
Most commonly affected teeth by isolated microdontia?
- Mx laterals
- Mx 3rd molars > Md 3rd molars
- Supernumerary teeth
Anomaly which causes large teeth is called ___
Macrodontia
Which syndrome is known to be associated with diffuse macrodontia (diffuse = affecting more than one tooth)?
Pituitary gigantism
Most common macrodonts
Md 8s
What are cervical enamel extensions?
enamel projection onto the root surface that is continuous with enamel of crown directed towards bifurcation of molars
List the most common teeth which can present with cervical enamel extension and rate them from highest incidence to lowest
M 1st molar > Md 2nd molar > Md 3rd molar
What problem can arise from cervical enamel extensions?
since periodontal ligament cannot attach effectively to enamel, this condition can lead to a localized PERIODONTAL POCKET
-greater extension = higher frequency of furcal involvement (periodontal disease at base of root trunk)
What is it called when there is a presence of ectopic enamel that is separate from enamel of crown?
Enamel pearl
Difference between cervical enamel extension and enamel pearl?
In an enamel pearl, there is cementum present between the CEJ and ectopic enamel. This is not the case in cervical enamel extension
T/F: Enamel pearls consist only of enamel
False. They may consist entirely of enamel, or contain dentin and pulp
Define radicular groove
invagination along the root surface of the tooth
highest incidence of radicular grooves?
Mx central and lateral incisors
Problems associated with radicular grooves?
periodontal pocketing due to communication with oral cavity and/or susceptibility to caries
what is the term used to refer to an extra cusp that extends from the cingulum in anterior teeth?
talon cusp
talon cusps are more common in ___ than ___ teeth
talon cusps are more common in Mx than Md teeth
Shovel shaped incisors are most commonly seen with __ ___ or _____
Shovel shaped incisors are most commonly seen with DENS EVAGINATUS or TAURODONTISM
Shovel shaped incisors are characterized by:
maxillary incisors with prominent marginal ridges with deep lingual fossae.
-broad marginal ridges may converge to a deep lingual fossae or even a dens invaginatus