title: Concrescence: Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Imaging Perspective.
abstract: Concrescence is a form of twinning, formed by the confluence of cementum of two teeth at the root level. The diagnosis of concrescence has largely relied on the conventional 2D imaging. The 2D imaging has inherent limitations such as distortion and superimposition. Cone-Beam CT eliminates these limitations. The aim of this article was to describe a case of dental abnormality using Cone-Beam CT imaging modality. Volumetric data demonstrated confluence of left mandibular third molar with a paramolar, a supernumerary tooth. To our knowledge, this is the second case in the dental literature reported demonstrating the use of Cone-Beam CT in the diagnosis of concrescence.
authors: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, CWRU School of Dental Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA.
authors: Ali Zakir
authors: 0000-0001-8051-0964
authors: AZ
authors: Syed
authors: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, CWRU School of Dental Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA.
authors: LeelaSubhashini Choudary
authors: LC
authors: Alluri
authors: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, CWRU School of Dental Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA.
authors: Dhiraj
authors: D
authors: Mallela
authors: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Western Reserve OMS, Middleburg Heights, OH, USA.
authors: Troy
authors: 0000-0003-0793-2225
authors: T
authors: Frazee