title: A supernumerary tooth fused to the distal surface of a mandibular third molar.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey Dental School, USA.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Conte
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lombardi
authors.forename: Jerrery
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Linfant
mesh_terms: 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