Dental fusion and dens evaginatus in the permanent dentition: literature review and clinical case report with conservative treatment

J Dent Child (Chic). 2004 Jan-Apr;71(1):69-72.

Abstract

This clinical case report describes concomitant developmental disorders in the permanent dentition. The concurrence of bilateral dens evaginatus and dental fusion is a rare dental anomaly. Dental fusion is characterized by the union of 2 adjacent teeth at the crown level, which produces the formation of an enlarged clinical crown. Dens evaginatus is an enamel elevation similar to a cusp, generally located in the main groove of molars and premolars. The etiology of both anomalies is uncertain. The purpose of this paper was to review the related literature and present a clinical case where both anomalies are present.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Bicuspid / abnormalities*
  • Dentition, Permanent
  • Fused Teeth / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tooth Crown / abnormalities