Unique case of a geminated supernumerary tooth with trifid crown

Amber Ather, Hunaiza Ather, Sanket Milan Sheth, Vidya Saraswathi Muliya

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Abstract

Gemination, a relatively uncommon dental anomaly, is characterized by its peculiar representation as a tooth with a bifid crown and a common root and root canal. It usually occurs in primary dentition. To come across gemination in a supernumerary tooth is a rare phenomenon. The purpose of this paper is to present a unique case of hyperdontia wherein gemination in an impacted supernumerary tooth resulted in a trifid crown unlike the usual bifid crown. The role of conventional radiographs as well as computed tomography, to accurately determine the morphology and spatial location, and to arrive at a diagnosis, is also emphasized in this paper.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)197-200
Number of pages4
JournalImaging Science in Dentistry
Volume42
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01-09-2012

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
  • Dentistry(all)
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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