Disorders of Tooth Formation Flashcards
In what way can a tooth be affected by disorders in formation?
- Size
- Form
- Structure of tooth and its eruption
What may cause disorders of tooth formation?
- Genetically determined
- Local or systemic factors
- Both
What is hypodontia?
Failure of development
What teeth are most commonly affected by hypodontia?
- 8s
- 5s
- Upper 2s
What is anodontia?
Total lack of teeth
Treatment for hypodontia?
- Full or partial denture
- Implants
- Ortho treatment
What is commonly seen alongside hypodontia and what treatment is advised?
Small teeth + composite to mask mis - shaped teeth
What is hyperdontia?
Extra teeth
What is hyperdontia also known as?
Supernumerary
What is commonly seen in the permanent dentition when a disorder is present in the primary dentition?
The same disorder
Extra teeth in the anterior maxilla in the midline or adjacent to the midline is referred to as what?
Mesiodens
Extra teeth in molar regions are referred to as what?
- Paramolars
- Distomolars
What is extra teeth sometimes associated with?
Syndromes such as cleidocranial dysplasia
What is megadontia?
Teeth larger than usual
When is megadontia commonly seen?
In cases of pituitary gigantism
What is microdontia?
Teeth smaller than usual
What teeth are most commonly affected by microdontia?
- Maxillary lateral incisors
- Third molars
What is microdontia commonly associated with?
Various types of ectodermal dysplasia and down syndrome
Why might someone have smaller roots?
- Common in oriental background
- Irradiation of jaws
- Chemotherapy
- Ortho treatment
What origin are more likely to have larger roots?
African origin
What is gemination?
Double teeth
How does gemination happen?
Developmental separation of a single tooth germ to produce two separate teeth
What is the cause of gemination?
Cause unknown
What teeth are more commonly affected by gemination?
Anteriors and deciduous teeth
What is fusion?
Double teeth
How does fusion happen?
Union of two normally separated adjacent tooth germs
What causes fusion?
Cause unknown but possibly hereditary
How many canals are involved in fusion?
2 canals
How many canals are involved in gemination?
1 canal