Open AccessFusion of maxillary central incisors with mesiodens
Author(s) -
M S Krishnamurthy,
V Naveen Kumar,
Ashok Leburu,
Nadeem Jeddy
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of oral and maxillofacial pathology/journal of oral and maxillofacial pathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.455
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 1998-393X
pISSN - 0973-029X
DOI - 10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_250_17
Subject(s) - etiology , maxillary central incisor , fusion , medicine , orthodontics , dentistry , biology , pathology , philosophy , linguistics
Fusion and gemination are developmental anomalies which are quite similar to each other but can be distinguished from each other if properly assessed. Fusion and gemination have been described as a result of developmental anomalies of dental tissues. The exact etiology is still unknown, but a genetic predisposition is suggested. This article highlights the importance of clinical and radiographic correlation in arriving at a definitive diagnosis.