Paeds Flashcards
How long after eruption of primary teeth is root formation complete?
12-18 months
How long after eruption of permanent teeth is root formation complete?
2-3 years
Hypodontia
1-6 missing teeth
Ectodermal dysplasia
Hypodontia, occasionally andodontia, microdontia, classic conical shaped teeth
Supernumerary teeth (4 types)
Conical (cone-like)
tuberculate (tube-like)
Supplemental (same form and function of adjacent teeth with no anatomical differences)
Odontomes (benign tumour of tooth tissue)
What genetic disorder is associated with supernumerary teeth?
Cleidocranial dysplasia, cleft palate
Microdontia
Smaller teeth (can be associated with cleft lip and palate)
Macrodontia
Enlarged tooth (can have various potential due to not allowing appropriate cleaning)
Dens invaginatus vs evaginatus
Dens evaginatus is a cusp-like projection of enamel on the tooth crown while dens invaginatus is an inversion or enfolding of enamel into the crown, sometimes extending beyond the CEJ or into the root.
Dilaceration
Taurodontism
Elongated pulp chamber in a multi-rooted tooth resulting in difference in root morphology with a low bifurcation
MIH - how is breakdown presented?
Post-eruptively, cusp fracture
What clinical presentation would warrant microabrasion to be successful for aesthetic improvement?
If brown patches were more superficial
In patients with MIH what is an ideal time to extract their affected 6s?
8-10 years old —> spontaneous space closure on eruption of 7s
In patients with MIH what is an ideal time to extract their affected 6s - too early ?
distal drifting of 5s and spacing
In patients with MIH what is an ideal time to extract their affected 6s - too late?
no mesial drift of 7s, instead tipping of 7s and spacing
Fluorosis definition
Hypomineralisation and hypoplasia of enamel cause by systemic ingestion of excessive fluoride
Typically will only show on permanent teeth