Tag: tooth anomalies

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Case of the week: Supernumerary tooth

Case of the week is back. I know it’s been a little while but this is a fun one.  This week I have a case of a supernumerary tooth in hiding.  Well, it’s sort of in hiding.  First take a look at the pantomograph and see if you can find…
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Case of the week: Enamel Hypoplasia

This week I have a case of enamel hypoplasia on the maxillary central incisors.  I have no information on the history of this case and any possible causes. If you have some ideas, please feel free to share in the comments. Note the wavy radiolucent lines in the middle portion…
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Case of the week: Dentin Dysplasia Type II

Due to ensuring this site in no way violates HIPPA and pleases the lawyers, I am changing the series title of ‘This week in the clinic’ to ‘Case of the week’ to ensure there is no confusion that the case presented was possibly seen in the clinic that specific week…
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Case of the Week: Transposition

Transposition is when two teeth switch locations (positions) in the arch.  Frequently this occurs with the maxillary canine and first premolar.  This case is an example of a mandibular canine switching locations (positions) with the lateral incisor.  The case is a little tricky to see at first, but look closely…
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Case of the Week: Gemination

This week I have a case of some very large mandibular third molars.  The right mandibular third molar appears as if it’s two molars stuck together.  This is due to gemination or twinning.  Gemination is when a single developing tooth germ attempts to divide but is unable to completely divide…