title: An unusual occurrence of bilaterally geminated mandibular second premolars resulting in premolar molarization: A case report.
abstract: Gemination refers to an attempt by a single tooth bud to divide, with a resultant formation of either a large tooth with a bifid crown or two completely divided teeth throughout the crown and root. This report describes a rare case of bilateral gemination of permanent mandibular second premolar tooth giving rise to molarization of premolars. The mesiodistal width of these teeth is similar to mandibular molars, but the cervicoocclusal width is lesser than that of the molar tooth. This paper also discusses the potential orthodontic, periodontal, and endodontic complications of premolar molarization.
authors.affiliation: SRM Dental College, SRM University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Av
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rajesh Ebenezar
authors.affiliation: Sree Balaji Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Venkatesh
authors.affiliation: Thai Mookambigai Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: A Vinita
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Mary
authors.affiliation: Dental and Medical Centre, Cochin, Kerala, India.
authors.forename: Ajit George
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Mohan
keywords: Developmental anomalies; gemination; mandibular second premolar; molarization of premolar; single canal; single root