Various root abnormalities. Report of three cases.

Arslan A., ÖZEL H. E., Altundal H.

The New York state dental journal, vol.74, no.3, pp.41-43, 2008 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 74 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Journal Name: The New York state dental journal
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.41-43
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Disturbances during morphodifferentiation of tooth germs are rare in the permanent dentition. Reasons for abnormalities are: trauma (fighting, falling, any sport activity) occurring during the eruption; mechanical blockage of the path of eruption by neoplasms; cysts; supernumerary teeth; therapeutic irradiation of the area; and orthodontic treatment. Abnormalities are classified as dilaceration, extra root formation, double root formation, concrescence, rizomegali and hypercementozis. In this article, three different root abnormalities are presented.