developmental abnormalities Flashcards
1
Q
name of supernumerary tooth distal to dentition
A
distodens
2
Q
at what age do third molars begin to calcify and appear on radiographs
A
8-10
3
Q
what are dens in dente teeth at greater risk of
A
caries
pup necrosis
4
Q
what is it called when teeth positions are swapped e.g
1,2,4,3,5,6,7
A
transposition
5
Q
gemination
A
development of 2 conjoined teeth from a single tooth bud
6
Q
fusion
A
joining of 2 toothbuds resulting in 2 conjoined teeth
7
Q
cleidocranial dysplasia features
A
absent collarbones
multiple impacted teeth
multiple supernumerary teeth
8
Q
how may enamel pearls present on radiographs
A
defined radiopacities around roots of teeth
