Tag: tooth anomalies

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Case of the Week: Ankylosis (bilateral)

This week I have a fun case of bilateral ankylosis along with an educational video by the Dental Class of 2015.  (Note the location of the primary molars in relation to the plane of occlusion.)  At first glance on the bitewing radiographs, the ankylosis is easily identifiable on the patients…
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Case of the Week: Microdont

This week is a fun case of a microdont third molar. On the bitewing radiograph it’s difficult to see that it’s a smaller than normal sized tooth but the periapical radiograph shows it nicely. If you have any questions or comments on microdonts, please leave a comment or question below.…
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Case of the Week: Ectopic Eruption & Internal Resorption

This week I have a fun case of 2 finds on 1 radiograph. This bitewing radiograph shows internal resorption (enlarged pulp chamber) of the maxillary left deciduous second molar and ectopic eruption of the mandibular left first premolar into the deciduous second molar.  Check it out below. 🙂 If you…
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Case of the week: Talon cusp with clinical photo

This week I have a case of a large talon cusp on a maxillary central incisor along with a clinical photo.  A talon cusp is a hyperplasia of the cingulum of a tooth and typically classified as a variant of normal anatomy.  In the anterior, it will present as a…
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Case of the week: External resorption of an impacted tooth

This week is a neat case of an impacted maxillary canine with external resorption occurring on the crown.  When looking at these radiographs note that there is no longer an identifiable follicle around the crown of the tooth.  Also note that the areas where there is tooth loss of the…