title: An unusual alteration in the shape of a tooth.
abstract: Dental anomalies are an important issue and dentists should be able to manage these conditions. Often, treatment is not necessary; however, some abnormalities may affect the esthetics or function of teeth and can lead to other problems. This case report presents an unusual case of alteration in shape affecting the left lower canine in a 34-year-old woman.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Odontology, University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Lopes
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Barbosa
authors.forename: B P
authors.initials: BP
authors.lastname: Gomes
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Di Hipólito Junior
authors.forename: O P
authors.initials: OP
authors.lastname: de Almeida
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003481:Cuspid / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible; D014071:Tooth Abnormalities / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D019228:Tooth Crown / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery