developing tooth

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Case of the week: Developing Distodens (supernumerary teeth) 4

This entry was posted in Case of the week and tagged developing tooth distodens supernumerary teeth supernumerary tooth on October 19, 2012 by Dr. Shawneen Gonzalez

This week is a neat case showing two distodens developing in the mandible.  Distodens are supernumerary teeth found in the molar region. Note distal to the mandibular left (developing) third molar is another follicle with the enamel evident.  On the patients right side, only the follicle is evident.  No calcified […]

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Case of the Week: Blunderbuss apex

This entry was posted in Case of the week and tagged anatomy blunderbuss apex developing tooth on June 8, 2012 by Dr. Shawneen Gonzalez

This week I wanted to show normal anatomy of a developing tooth; the blunderbuss apex.  A blunderbuss apex is an open apex of a developing tooth. It is named blunderbuss due to the similar appearance to a blunderbuss rifle.  An open or blunderbuss apex appears as pyramidal radiolucent area.  This […]

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