Paramolar concrescence and periodontitis.
Concrescence is a developmental anomaly of dental hard tissues. It is a condition showing union of adjacent teeth by cementum. The concrescence leads to a loss of gingival architecture leading to the development of funnels, which may cause plaque accumulation thus, resulting in periodontal tissue destruction. There is a slight predilection for the mandible especially in the premolar area followed by the molar and anterior regions. Awareness of these developmental disturbances with proper diagnosis and treatment is very essential because it can compromise the periodontal attachment and can lead to the tooth loss. This article highlights the presence of a concrescence between mandibular second molar and the supernumerary fused teeth with their clinical and radiographic findings, along with its management.
Department of Periodontics, Sree Siddhartha Dental College and Hospital, Tumkur, Karnataka, India.
Sanjay
S
Venugopal
B V
BV
Smitha
S Prithyani
SP
Saurabh
Concrescence; developmental anomaly; supernumerary teeth