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Multiple dens invaginatus in two brothers
Author(s) -
Hosey M.T.,
Bedi R.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
dental traumatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.82
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1600-9657
pISSN - 1600-4469
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-9657.1996.tb00094.x
Subject(s) - dens invaginatus , maxillary lateral incisor , dental papilla , dentistry , maxillary incisor , medicine , incisor , orthodontics , maxillary central incisor , dentin , root canal , odontoblast
Dens invaginatus is a developmental variation resulting from an alteration in the normal growth pattern of the dental papilla of a tooth. They predominantly occur on maxillary permanent lateral incisors. Their occurrence in several maxillary incisor teeth in an individual has been frequently reported, and the examination of bilateral teeth for the anomaly is well accepted. However, the present case illustrates the importance of examining both maxillary and mandibular incisors in patients who present with a dens invaginatus, in addition to other members of the family.