A supernumerary tooth fused to the distal surface of a mandibular third molar.
Fusion is a tooth anomaly considered to be the result of the union between two adjacent tooth buds. The incidence of fusion is less than 1 percent of the population. The following is a case report of a unique form of a supernumerary tooth fused to the distal surface of a mandibular third molar. Radiographic evaluation demonstrates the communication of the pupal tissues. A differential diagnosis of developmental anomalies is discussed.
Conte
Michael
M
University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey Dental School, USA.
Lombardi
Paul
P
Linfant
Jerrery
J
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005671:Fused Teeth / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000002:abnormalities; D014071:Tooth Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014096:Tooth, Supernumerary / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology