Developmental Abnormalities of the Dentition Flashcards
name the abnormality of the dentition that is a congenital lack of teeth
anodontia
name the abnormality of the dentition that extra teeth are found in the mouth also known as hyperdontia
supernumerary teeth
name the abnormality of the dentition that extra teeth are found in the mouth located b/w MX centrals
mesiodens
supernumerary teeth may be part of what syndromes?
- Cleidocranial dysplasia
2. Gardner’s Syndrome
name the abnormality of the dentition with small teeth
Microdontia
name the abnormality of the dentition with large teeth
macrodontia
name the abnormality of the dentition occurring when a single tooth germ attempts to divide and results in incomplete formation of two teeth (twinning)
germination
**patient has normal number of teeth!
name the abnormality of the dentition resulting from union of two separate adjacent tooth germs
fusion
*****(less than normal tooth count)
name the abnormality of the dentition with an abnormal curve to root
dilacerations
name the abnormality of the dentition where small, round enamel projection located on root surface and may cause perio problems
enamel pearl
name the abnormality of the dentition when two adjacent teeth are fused by cementum only!!!!
concrescence
name the abnormalities of the dentition known as “bulls teeth” and can be seen in both deciduous or permanent teeth; and is an abnormality of molar teeth caused by alteration of Hertwig’s root sheath
taurodontism
name the abnormality of the dentition resulting when enamel organ invaginates into the crown of tooth before mineralization and the name is meant “tooth within a tooth”
dens in dente