title: Hypercementosis and concrescence of maxillary second molar with third molar: a case report and review of literature.
abstract: Concrescence signifies a rare developmental alteration, most commonly in maxillary molars,where two fully formed teeth with separate root canal structures are fused with cementum. Clinical detection is difficult due to lack of enamel involvement and radiographic detection may be challenging, as two dimensional images may be misdiagnosed as overlap, superimposition or close proximity of roots. Such a developmental anomaly can influence treatment outcomes for extraction, endodontic, periodontic, prosthodontic and orthodontic treatment. Legal complications could arise due to unexpected difficulties following treatment. Awareness of occurrence, incidence and post treatment implications of such anomalies is paramount for both the patient and clinician's benefit. This article discusses a case report of concrescence between two maxillary molar teeth and its management.
authors.affiliation: Academic Unit of Retorative Dentistry, Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, 76 Wellesley Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2SZ, United Kingdom; Tel: 01142717930(O), 07713355721(M); e-mail: bhavya_mohan@hotmail.co.uk.
authors.forename: Bhavya
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Mohan