Title of article :
DOUBLE TOOTH: A CASE REPORT
Author/Authors :
DOSUMU, OLUWOLE OYEKUNLE University of Ibadan - College Of Medicine - Department Of Restorative Dentistry, Nigeria , SULAIMAN, AMIDU OMOTAYO University of Ibadan - College of Medicine - Department of Restorative Dentistry, Nigeria , AMEDARI, McKING IZEIZA. University College Hospital - Dental Centre, Nigeria
Abstract :
This article presents a case report of an incidental finding of a double tooth in a 65 year old man. Medical and social history was non- contributory. Interestingly, clinical features tends to suggest fusion where-as radiographic analysis revealed gemination. The course of odontogenesis was not witnessed thus fusion and germination seem to be equivalent hence the term double tooth, which may contribute to esthetic concerns, space problems and occlusal disturbances. Careful evaluation of a case will guide the clinician in treatment planning and in some instances no treatment may be carried out
Keywords :
Double teeth , Fusion , Gemination , Hypodontia
Journal title :
Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Research
Journal title :
Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Research
