Diagnostic Dilemma of a Double Tooth: A Rare Case Report and Review
Published: January 1, 2014 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2014/.3928
D.B. Nandini, B.S. Deepak, M. Selvamani, H.K. Puneeth
1. Professor, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere, Karnataka State, India.
2. Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Bapuji Dental College & Hospital, Davangere, Karnataka State, India.
3. Reader, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere, Karnataka State, India.
4. Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, St Joseph Dental College, Eluru, Andra Pradesh, India.
Correspondence
Dr. D.B Nandini,
#376-2, 4th Main, 8th Cross, P.J. Extension, Davangere 577002, Karnataka, India
Phone: 09448404214, Email: nanni29@rediffmail.com
Gemination or Schizodontism is a developmental anomaly affecting the tooth shape which is often confused with fusion. It affects primary dentition more often than permanent. It is a rare occurrence in the posterior teeth. Its etiology, pathogenesis, prevalence, differential diagnosis and management are discussed and a rare case of gemination of maxillary premolar is reported here.
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