title: Diagnostic dilemma of a double tooth: a rare case report and review.
abstract: Gemination or Schizodontism is a developmental anomaly affecting the tooth shape which is often confused with fusion. It affects primary dentition more often than permanent. It is a rare occurrence in the posterior teeth. Its etiology, pathogenesis, prevalence, differential diagnosis and management are discussed and a rare case of gemination of maxillary premolar is reported here.
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere , Karnataka State, India .
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Nandini
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Bapuji Dental College & Hospital , Karnataka State, India .
authors.forename: B S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Deepak
authors.affiliation: Reader, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, College of Dental Sciences , Karnataka State, India .
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Selvamani
authors.affiliation: Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, St Joseph Dental College , Eluru, Andra Pradesh, India .
authors.forename: H K
authors.initials: HK
authors.lastname: Puneeth
keywords: Fusion; Gemination; Schizodontism; Supernumerary teeth; Twinning