Considerations of the classification and treatment for fused teeth / 中华口腔医学杂志

Fused teeth were a phenomena of teeth anomalies in shape, which can affect the dental teeth both in primary and permanent dentition. Fused teeth do not only cause problems on crowding of dentition, abnormal occlusion and aesthetic, but also increase risks of dental caries, endodontics diseases, periapical diseases and periodontal diseases. Fusion of deciduous teeth may lead to abnormality of subsequent permanent teeth. Treatment of fused teeth may require multidisciplinary approach in endodontics, periodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, prosthodontics and orthodontics. The aim of the present article is to review the etiology, classification, clinical manifestations and treatment of fused teeth in order to provide dental clinicians with a reference of clinical management for fused teeth.

Management of unerupted anterior teeth an audit of treatment outcomes

Anterior teeth are valuable for aesthetics, speech and mastication . Their absence, impaction and/or delayed eruption create significant distress often leading to early presentation to the dental office. This study presents an audit of the management of impacted anterior teeth that presented at a tertiary level dental clinic. The periodontal outcomes of the aligned teeth were also reported. Methods : This is an observational study spanning a nine-year period. Demographic data, clinical presentation as well as post alignment dental and periodontal status of the impacted teeth were assessed. Data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26. Fisher's exact test and paired samples T-test were used for categorical and continuous variables respectively. Significance was set at P < 0.05. Results: Twenty-eight (1.76%) cases presenting with failed eruption of thirty-two anterior teeth were found during the period under review. Eight patients were treated by extraction, orthodontic treatment and space closure or prosthetic replacement with a mean treatment time of 2.83 ± 2.66 years. Thirteen patients completed treatment by orthodontic alignment with mean alignment time of 1.4 ± 1.5 years and treatment time of 3.6 ± 2.5 years. There was significant difference in the post-operative root length of aligned teeth compared to their normal antimeres (p < 0.005). Conclusion: Patients with impacted anterior teeth presented later than was beneficial for spontaneous alignment of their teeth. The average 1.5mm loss of root length observed was not detrimental to the anatomical retention or function of the aligned teeth. There is need for more enlightenment with regards to early presentation for dental problems to avoid expensive and time-consuming treatments.

Analysis of congenital deciduous teeth absence and its permanent teeth phenotype / 华西口腔医学杂志

OBJECTIVES@#This study aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics of congenital deciduous teeth absence and its permanent teeth performance type by using panoramic radiographs.@*METHODS@#A total of 15 749 panora-mic radiographs of 3-6-year-old children with deciduous dentition were collected from January 2020 to December 2021. The incidence of congenital deciduous teeth absence was observed, and the abnormality of permanent teeth was recor-ded. SPSS 24.0 software was used for statistical analysis.@*RESULTS@#The incidence of congenital deciduous teeth absence was 2.54% (400/15 749), which was found in 217 girls and 183 boys, and the difference between the genders was statistically significant (P=0.003). The absence of one and two deciduous teeth accounted for 99.75% (399/400) of the subjects. In addition, 92.63% (490/529) of mandibular deciduous lateral incisor was congenitally absent, 44.80% (237/529) of deciduous teeth was absent in the left jaw, and less than 55.20% (292/529) was absent in the right; the difference between them was statistically significant (P=0.017). The absence of 96.41% (510/529) deciduous teeth in the mandibular was significantly more than that of 3.59% (19/529) in the maxillary, and the difference between was statistically significant (P=0.000). Furthermore, 68.00% (272/400) and 32.00% (128/400) of deciduous teeth were absent in unilateral and bilateral, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant (P=0.000). Four types of congenital deciduous teeth absence with permanent teeth were observed as follows: 1) 73.91% (391/529) of permanent teeth was absent; 2) 20.60% (109/529) of permanent teeth was not absent; 3) the number of fused permanent teeth accounted for 4.91% (26/529); 4) the number of supernumerary teeth was 0.57% (3/529).@*CONCLUSIONS@#Although the absence of congenital deciduous teeth is less common than that of permanent teeth, it affects deciduous and permanent teeth to some extent. Dentists should pay attention to trace and observe whether abnormalities are present in the permanent teeth and take timely measures to maintain children's oral health.

Fusión del tercer molar inferior con un cuarto molar: reporte de tres casos / Fusion of the lower third molar with a fourth molar: report of three cases

Los dientes supernumerarios y la fusión dental son anomalías del desarrollo dental cuyas causas aún no se han dilucidado con certeza. El cuarto molar inferior, también denominado distomolar, es uno de los dientes supernumerarios con menor frecuencia de aparición clínica y su fusión con el tercer molar es una condición todavía menos común. A continuación, se reportan los casos clínicos de tres pacientes masculinos que presentaron fusión del tercer molar inferior derecho con un distomolar tratados mediante odontectomía (AU)

Supernumerary teeth and dental fusion are abnormalities of dental development whose causes have not yet been elucidated with certainty. The lower fourth molar, also called distomolar, is one of the supernumerary teeth with the least frequency of clinical appearance and its fusion with the third molar is an even less common condition. Next, the clinical cases of three male patients who presented fusion of the right lower third molar with a distomolar treated by odontectomy are reported (AU)

Fused roots of maxillary molars: characterization and prevalence in a Latin American sub-population: a cone beam computed tomography study

OBJECTIVES: The upper molars generally have three roots; therefore, different combinations of fusion can occur, increasing the possibility of finding more complex root canal systems. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and characterization of fused roots in first and second maxillary molars using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in a Colombian population. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 1274 teeth were evaluated, of which 534 were maxillary first molars and 740 were maxillary second molars. Axial sections were made at the cervical, middle, and apical levels to determine the prevalence of root fusion and the types of fusion. RESULTS: Overall, 43% of the molars (n = 551) presented some type of fused root. Root fusion was present in 23.4% of the maxillary first molars. The most frequent type of fused root was type 3 (distobuccal-palatal; DB-P) (58.9%). Root fusion was observed in 57.6% of the maxillary second molars, and the most prevalent type of fused root was type 6 (cone-shaped) (45.2%). Of the maxillary molars, 12.5% were classified as C-shaped. CONCLUSION: Within the limitations of this study, there was a high prevalence of fused roots in maxillary molars in the Colombian population, mainly in the maxillary second molars. In first molars, the most common type of fused root was type 3 (DB-P) and in second molars, the most common type was type 6 (cone-shaped). Additionally, molars with root fusion presented variation at different levels of the radicular portion, with implications for treatment quality.

Hypodontia of mandibular incisors: considerations on the orthodontic treatment

ABSTRACT Hypodontia is the most prevalent craniofacial malformation in mankind. It may present a wide variety of manifestations and, depending on the number and location of missing teeth, it may affect the esthetics, mastication, speech and occlusal balance. This paper discusses the therapeutic approaches to solve this condition, describing a case report with hypodontia of one mandibular lateral incisor, which treatment option included space closure at the region of hypodontia associated with composite resin restorations in the mandibular central incisors. The three-year follow-up after treatment revealed occlusal stability, adequate intercuspation in Class I relationship and excellent micro and macroesthetics.

Resumo A agenesia dentária é a malformação craniofacial mais prevalente em humanos. Pode apresentar uma grande variedade de manifestações e, dependendo do número e localização dos dentes ausentes, pode afetar a estética, a mastigação, a fala e o equilíbrio da oclusão. Neste artigo, serão discutidas as propostas terapêuticas para resolução dessa condição e será descrito um caso clínico com agenesia de um incisivo lateral inferior, cuja opção de tratamento foi o fechamento do espaço remanescente da agenesia, associado ao incremento de resina composta nos incisivos centrais inferiores. No acompanhamento por três anos após o tratamento, verificou-se estabilidade oclusal, adequada intercuspidação em Classe I e excelente micro e macroestética.

Endodontic management of central incisor associated with large periapical lesion and fused supernumerary root: a conservative approach

Fusion and gemination are developmental anomalies of teeth that may require endodontic treatment. Fusion may cause various clinical problems related to esthetics, tooth spacing, and other periodontal complications. Additional diagnostic tools are required for the diagnosis and the treatment planning of fused tooth. The present case report describes a case of unilateral fusion of a supernumerary root to an upper permanent central incisor with large periapical lesion in which a conservative approach was used without extraction of supernumerary tooth and obturated with mineral trioxide aggregate to reach a favorable outcome.

Caracterización de la Impactación de Segundos Molares Mandibulares Permanentes en una Población Sudamericana / Characterization of Permanent Mandibular Second Molars Impaction in a Southamerican Population

El objetivo de este estudio fue describir las características epidemiológicas de segundos molares mandibulares permanentes impactados unilateralmente en una muestra de la ciudad de Medellín, Colombia. Se trató de un estudio retrospectivo en el cual se evaluaron radiografías panorámicas de 6785 pacientes, de las cuales se analizaron un total de 28 radiografías en la muestra final. Fueron correlacionados el segundo molar mandibular impactado (grupo de estudio) y el contralateral no impactado (grupo control) con respecto a tres ángulos de referencia (intermolar, del plano oclusal e interplanar), el sexo y lado de impactación. Se encontró una prevalencia de 3,5 por cada 1000 radiografías evaluadas. El lado de mayor impactación fue el derecho; dos de los tres ángulos analizados (intermolar e interplanar) fueron los que arrojaron las diferencias más grandes entre el grupo de estudio y el grupo control. No se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas según el sexo. Se concluyó que la prevalencia de segundos molares mandibulares permanentes impactados es baja, siendo mayor en el lado derecho, sin diferencias por sexo, y de preferencia el uso del ángulo interplanar como medida para la evaluación del riesgo de impactación (>7,9°).

The objective of this study was to describe the epidemiological characteristics of unilateral permanent mandibular second molars impacted, in a sample from Medellín, Colombia. It was a retrospective study in which we evaluated panoramic radiographs of 6785 patients, for a total of 28 radiographs analyzed in the final sample. The mandibular second molar impacted (study group) and the contralateral not impacted (control group) were correlated, with respect to three reference angles (intermolar, of the oclussal plane and interplanar), sex and impaction side. We found a prevalence of 3.5 for every 1000 radiographs evaluated. The most frequent side of impaction was the right side; two of the three angular measurements (intermolar and interplanar) had the biggest differences between the study and control group. We did not find significant statistical differences between males and females. It was concluded that the prevalence of impacted permanent mandibular second molars is low, there is a highest impaction in the right side, there are no differences between genders, and the use of the interplanar angle is preferable as a measurement to predict the impaction of permanent mandibular second molars (>7.9°).

Rehabilitación de dientes anteriores deciduos supernumerarios y fusionados. reporte de caso / Rehabilitation of deciduous anterior supernumerary and fused teeth. case report

Los dientes supernumerarios son definidos como cualquier diente adicional a la serie normal, son poco frecuentes en la dentición decidua; sin embargo, son considerados como una de las anomalías más significantes, más aún si se encuentran fusionados. La fusión dental es una anomalía que consiste en la unión de uno o más gérmenes dentarios adyacentes. Launión se da por medio del esmalte y la dentina dando como resultado un diente único. Se reporta el caso de una niña de 5años de edad que acude a la Clínica de Odontopediatría de la Universidad Científica del Sur con problemas de autoestimay bullying de sus pares a causa de su pobre condición y apariencia dental. Al examen clínico extra oral se observa que laniña muestra sonrisa de labio cerrado. Al examen clínico intra oral se observan múltiples caries y en la zona anterosuperior lesiones de caries activas con compromiso pulpar y zonas de lesiones detenidas de color obscuro y un diente supernumerario fusionado a pieza 51. Se realiza el tratamiento de pulpectomías en pieza 51 y supernumerario fusionado en unasesión y se procede a la rehabilitación estética mejorando la autoestima de la paciente después del tratamiento.

Supernumerary teeth are defined as any additional tooth to the normal series. They are rare in deciduous dentition; however, they are considered one of the most significant anomalies, even more if they are fused. Dental fusion is an anomalycaused by the union of one or more adjacent tooth germs. Joint occurs through the enamel and dentin resulting in asingle tooth. We report the case of a five years old girl who arrived to the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic of Universidad Cientí-fica del Sur with self-steem problems and bullying among friends because of her poor condition and dental appearance. Extra-oral clinical examination showed that the girl presented smile closed lip. By the other side, the intraoral clinical examination pointed out multiple cavities, inactive carious lesions at anterior upper teeth with evident pulpar lesion andareas of inactive lesions of dark color and a supernumerary tooth fused with 51 tooth. Pulpectomies in 51 tooth and supernumerary fused were done. Then, the aesthetic rehabilitation was completed improving the patient’s self-esteem.

Reabilitação do incisivo central decíduo fusionado ao supranumerário: relato de caso clínico / Primary maxillary right central incisor fused to supernumerary: case report

diagnosticadas precocemente. Este trabalho teve como finalidade relatar o caso clínico de uma paciente de três anos, gênero feminino, cuja queixa principal era a estética dos dentes anteriores superiores,devido ao tamanho desproporcional de um elemento dentário, que se apresentava também com coloração alterada. Ao exame clínico e radiográfico diagnosticou-se uma anomalia denominada fusão dentária, união de dois dentes adjacentes, na região anteros superior. O tratamento consistiu na secção dos dois dentes e exodontia do supranumerário, seguida do tratamento restaurador do incisivo central direito que apresentava lesão de cárie. Concluiu-se que, por meio de adequado diagnóstico e planejamento, o tratamento proposto foi efetivo na reabilitação da função e da estética,assim como na prevenção de complicações clínicas e ortodônticas que poderiam advir da anomalia dentária descrita, caso não tratada. A autoestima da criança foi restabelecida.

Dental anomalies can cause serious disorders in the development of teeth if not diagnose dearly. This study aimed to report a case of a three-year-old patient, female, who together with her responsible, whose main complaint was the aesthetics of the upper front teeth due to disproportionatesize and altered staining. During the clinical and radiographic examinations, ananomaly called teeth merger, which is the union of two adjacent teeth, was diagnosed in the upper anterior region. The treatment included the sectioning of the two teeth and extraction of the super numerary, followed by restorative treatment of the right central incisor that had caries lesions. It was concluded that, through proper diagnosis and planning, the proposed treatment was effective in the rehabilitation of function and aesthetics, as well as in the prevention of clinical and orthodontic complications that could result from the dental anomaly described, ifuntreated. The child’s self-esteem was re-established.

Evaluation of the internal anatomy and instrumentation techniques with new mechanized instrumentation systems in second mandibular molars with fused roots / Avaliação da anatomia interna, instrumentação e técnicas de retratamento com novos sistemas mecanizados de instrumentação em segundos molares inferiores com raízes fusionadas

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar por meio da microtomografia computadorizada os aspetos morfológicos e morfométricos da anatomia interna do sistema de canais radiculares com formato em C, e, avaliar a área de superfície, volume e áreas do canal não instrumentadas antes e após a instrumentação dos canais por meio de sistemas alternativos de instrumentação mecanizada, assim como, analisar o efeito de instrumentos manuais com movimento de 90º-oscilatório como instrumentação final. Cinquenta e dois segundos molares inferiores extraídos com canais em forma de C foram escaneados usando micro tomografia computadorizada. As secções transversais do canal radicular foram registradas de acordo com a classificação modificada de Melton. Os parâmetros morfométricos e a configuração tridimensional, foram avaliadas. Depois, 20 dentes com anatomias convergentes e configuração interna C1 foram divididos em dois grupos (n = 10) e instrumentados com Reciproc e SAF respectivamente. Em seguida, uma lima niti #30 do tipo K foi usado em movimento de 90º oscilatório como uma instrumentação final. Os espécimes foram escaneados usando Micro-CT após todos os procedimentos. Os parâmetros morfométricos foram analisados utilizando o programa CTAN. Além disso, a superfície do canal radicular não instrumentada foi calculada por terços. Os resultados indicaram uma distribuição uniforme dentro da amostra. Além disso, a análise da secção transversal revelou predominância das configurações de C4 e C3 a 1 mm a partir do ápice e as configurações C1 e C2 no terço cervical. De acordo com os parâmetros morfométricos, o tipo C1 e o canal distal do C2 apresentaram os menores valores de circularidade e valores mais elevados para a área, diâmetro maior e menor no terço apical. Todos os valores relativos a analise de instrumentação foram comparados entre os grupos utilizando o teste de Mann- Whitney e a comparação intra-grupos usando o teste de Wilcoxon. A instrumentação com Reciproc aumentou significativamente o volume do canal em comparação com SAF. Além disso, os volumes dos canais foram significativamente aumentados após a instrumentação de 90º-oscilatória (P <0,05). Depois de todos os protocolos de instrumentação, o aumento de área de superfície só revelou diferenças significativas na comparação intra-grupos (P <0,05). A instrumentação com Reciproc e SAF deixou 28% e 34%, de áreas não instrumentadas respectivamente, sem diferença estatística (P> 0,05). Já a instrumentação oscilatória final reduziu as superfícies do canal radicular não instrumentadas de 28% para 9% (Reciproc) e de 34% para 15% (SAF; P <0,05). Os molares inferiores com canais radiculares em forma de C apresentaram distribuições semelhantes de canais simétricos, assimétricos e convergentes. A configuração C1 e o aspecto distal da configuração C2 apresentaram os maiores valores de área de e diâmetros apicais. Além disso, o uso final da instrumentação com 90º oscilatório usando instrumentos manuais de NiTi diminuiu significativamente as paredes do canal não instrumentadas que permaneceram após a instrumentação com Reciproc e SAF. Finalmente, a combinação de dois sistemas ou técnicas de instrumentação provaram ser eficazes na obtenção de melhores resultados na instrumentação de segundos molares inferiores em forma de C.(AU)

The present study evaluated the morphometric aspects of the internal anatomy of the root canal and the effect of 90º-oscillatory instrumentation with hand files on volume, surface area and uninstrumented surface after shaping procedures with Self adjusting file and Reciproc in mandibular second molars with C-shaped canals. 52 extracted mandibular second molars with C-shaped canals were scanned with a micro-computed tomography scanner. The root canal cross-sections were recorded according to the modified Melton classification. Morphometric parameters and the tridimensional configuration, were evaluated. Afterwards, 20 teeth with merging type canals and C1 internal configuration were divided in two groups (n = 10) and instrumented with Reciproc and SAF instruments respectively. Then, a size 30 Niti hand K-file used in 90º-oscillatory was used as a final instrumentation. The specimens were scanned using Micro-CT after all procedures. Morphometric parameters were analyzed using CTAn software. Also, the uninstrumented root canal surface was calculated for each canal third. The results indicated an even distribution within the sample. Also, the cross-sectional configuration analysis revealed predominance of the C4 and C3 configurations at 1 mm from the apex and the C1 and C2 configurations in the cervical third. According to the morphometric parameters, the C1 and the distal aspect of the C2 exhibited the lowest roundness values and higher values for the area, major diameter and aspect ratio in the apical third. All values were compared between groups using the Mann­Whitney test and within groups using the Wilcoxon's signed-rank test. The significance level was set at 5%. Instrumentation with Reciproc significantly increased canal volume compared to SAF and the canal volumes were significantly increased after 90º-oscillatory instrumentation (P < 0.05). After all instrumentation protocols the surface area increase only revealed significant differences in the within groups comparison (P < 0.05). Reciproc and SAF instrumentation yielded a uninstrumented root canal surface of 28% and 34%, respectively, without differences (P > 0.05). Final oscillatory instrumentation reduced the uninstrumented root canal surface from 28% to 9% (Reciproc) and from 34% to 15% (SAF; P < 0.05). The apical and middle thirds exhibited higher uninstrumented root canal surfaces after the first instrumentation that was significantly reduced after oscillatory instrumentation (P < 0.05). Mandibular molars with C-shaped root canals exhibited similar distributions of symmetrical, asymmetrical and merging-type canals. The C1 configuration and the distal aspect of the C2 configuration exhibited the highest area values and large apical diameters. Furthermore, the final use of 90º-oscillatory instrumentation using NiTi hand files significantly decreased the uninstrumented canal walls that remained after Reciproc and SAF instrumentation. Finally, the combination of two instrumentation systems/techniques proved to be effective in achieving better instrumentation results in C-shaped mandibular second molars.(AU)

Nonsurgical endodontic retreatment of fused teeth with transposition: a case report

Tooth transposition is a disorder in which a permanent tooth develops and erupts in the normal position of another permanent tooth. Fusion and gemination are developmental disturbances presenting as the union of teeth. This article reports the nonsurgical retreatment of a very rare case of fused teeth with transposition. A patient was referred for endodontic treatment of her maxillary left first molar in the position of the first premolar, which was adjacent to it on the distobuccal side. Orthopantomography and periapical radiography showed two crowns sharing the same root, with a root canal treatment and an associated periapical lesion. Tooth fusion with transposition of a maxillary molar and a premolar was diagnosed. Nonsurgical endodontic retreatment was performed. At four yr follow-up, the tooth was asymptomatic and the radiolucency around the apical region had decreased, showing the success of our intervention. The diagnosis and treatment of fused teeth require special attention. The canal system should be carefully explored to obtain a full understanding of the anatomy, allowing it to be fully cleaned and obturated. Thermoplastic techniques were useful in obtaining hermetic obturation. A correct anatomical evaluation improves the set of treatment options under consideration, leading to a higher likelihood of esthetically and functionally successful treatment.

Role of cone-beam computed tomography in the evaluation of a paradental cyst related to the fusion of a wisdom tooth with a paramolar: A rare case report

Fusion is an abnormality of tooth development defined as the union of two developing dental germs, resulting in a single large dental structure. This irregular tooth morphology is associated with a high predisposition to dental caries and periodontal diseases. As a result of recurring inflammatory periodontal processes, disorders such as periodontal pocket, pericoronitis, and paradental cysts may develop. A rare mandibular anatomic variation is the retromolar canal, which is very significant for surgical procedures. The fusion of a paramolar and mandibular third molar associated with a paradental cyst co-occurring with the presence of a retromolar canal is rare, and the aim of the present study is to describe the evaluation of this anatomical configuration using cone-beam computed tomography.

Quiste radicular asociado a diente geminado: tratamiento endodóntico-quirúrgico / Radicular cyst associated with a geminated tooth: endodontal-surgical treatment

El tratamiento endodóntico-quirúrgico en dientes con quistes inflamatorios radiculares es un desafío clínico debido a su complejidad, y más aún si están en piezas con anomalías de desarrollo dental, como lo es la geminación dentaria. A continuación se presenta un caso clínico en el que se logra la reparación de una lesión apical mediante una necropulpectomía de la pieza geminada y enucleación del quiste adyacente.

The surgical-endodontic treatment of teeth with an inflammatory radicular cyst is a clinical challenge due to its great complexity. Even more so, if they are in teeth with development anomalies such as gemination. The case below shows the repair of an apical lesion by a necro-pulpectomy of the geminated tooth and the enucleation of the adjacent cyst.

Investigation of teeth number and morphology abnormalities in children at the mixed dentition stage / 华西口腔医学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>This study aims to investigate the prevalence and distribution of teeth number and morphology abnormalities in Chinese pediatric patients' permanent teeth at the mixed dentition stage by performing panoramic radiographs analysis.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A total of 4 347 panoramic radiographs of pediatric patients aged 5 years to 15 years who were admitted to the hospitals from September 2011 to September 2013 were reviewed. The presence of teeth number and morphology abnormalities were recorded as follows: congenitally absent teeth, supernumerary teeth, odontoma, microdontia, fused teeth, dilaceations, and cusp deformity. SPSS 16.0 software was used for statistical analysis.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The prevalence of teeth number and morphology abnormalities in pediatric patients' permanent teeth was 31.79% (1,382/4,347). The prevalence was higher in males. Significant difference between the genders was observed (P < 0.05). Tooth agenesis, the most frequent dental anomaly (15.00%, 652/4,347), was considerably common in females; supernumerary teeth (12.61%, 548/4,347) followed, which was significantly common in males. Both differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05). The levels of prevalence of both microdontia and dilacerations were 4.00% (174/4,347) and 2.16% (94/4,347). The prevalence of cusp deformity, odontoma, and fused teeth were relatively low at 0.74% (32/4,347), 0.51% (22/4,347), and 0.39% (17/4,347), respectively.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The prevalence of teeth number and morphology abnormalities in children's permanent teeth at the mixed dentition stage is apparently high. Tooth agenesis and supernumerary teeth are the most frequent. Panoramic radiograph is an efficient method for the early diagnosis of teeth number and morphology abnormalities. This method can assist pediatric dentists to formulate treatment plans for children at the appropriate time.</p>

Manejo clínico de canino e incisivo inferiores fusionados e contaminados / Clinical management of fused and infected mandible canine and incisor

Introdução: “fusão dentária” é uma anomalia de desenvolvimentoem que dois germes dentários unem-se umao outro em níveis diferentes. Objetivo: relatar um casode canino inferior e incisivo lateral inferior com coroasseparadas e fusão de raiz, com seus canais radicularesconectados e periodontite apical. Métodos: um anoantes, a paciente recebeu tratamento de canal no canino,porém, não houve remissão dos sintomas. O tratamentoendodôntico foi realizado com reinstrumenta-ção, irrigação ultrassônica passiva com hipoclorito desódio, remoção de smear layer e medicação intracanalcom hidróxido de cálcio. Uma semana depois, os sintomasdesapareceram e os canais foram obturados comguta-percha e Sealapex, utilizando a técnica híbrida deTagger. Resultados: após dois anos e dois meses, o pacienteapresentou cicatrização dos tecidos periapicais.Conclusão: a detecção e manejo adequado dos casosde anomalias do desenvolvimento dentário são obrigatóriospara o sucesso do tratamento.

Facial talon cusp on mandibular incisor: A rare case report with review of literature.

Talon cusp is a relatively rare developmental dental anomaly thought to arise as a result of evagination on the surface of a tooth crown before calcification has occurred. It is characterized by cusp‑like projections from the cingulum area, or cemento‑enamel junction of maxillary or mandibular anterior teeth, in both the primary and permanent dentition, usually observed on the lingual surface of the affected tooth. The cusp may or may not contain an extension of the pulp. The etiology remains unknown. The incidence is 0.04‑8%. Any tooth may have a talon cusp but most of the cases involve maxillary lateral incisors. The anomaly has been reported to be rare especially when it occurs on mandibular teeth. This article reports a case of talon cusp on permanent mandibular central incisor that too on facial aspect which makes it a rare entity.

Herencia autosómica recesiva en paciente no sindrómico con múltiples dientes supernumerarios / Autosomal recessive inheritance in a non-syndromic patient with multiple supernumerary teeth

La hiperdoncia es una condición caracterizada por la presencia de un número de dientes superior al normal en el arco dentario. Su etiología es incierta, aunque factores genéticos y ambientales así como varias teorías han sido propuestas para explicarlo. Describir las características clínicas y radiográficas presentes en un paciente no sindrómico con múltiples supernumerarios, heredados de manera autosómica recesiva. Se presenta el caso de un hombre de 27 años de edad que acudió a consulta para evaluación odontológica. Al examen físico y extrabucal no reveló deformidades, retardo mental ni presencia de ningún síndrome. Al examen intrabucal se evidenció la presencia de irritantes locales y maloclusión dentaria, ocasionada por el aumento del número dientes en los arcos dentarios. Radiográficamente se observaron múltiples imágenes radiopacas compatibles con 9 unidades dentarias incluidas y 2 erupcionadas. Los exámenes de laboratorio no revelaron alteraciones ni relación con algún síndrome. Se solicitaron radiografías panorámicas a los padres, hermanos e hija del paciente, para descartar la presencia de dientes supernumerarios, encontrándose 9 dientes supernumerarios incluidos en un hermano varón, determinándose la trasmisión del rasgo de manera autosómica recesiva. El hallazgo de la trasmisión de manera autosómica recesiva de múltiples supernumerarios en un paciente no sindrómico encontrado en este caso, no es común, lo cual indica que el examen clínico y estudio de cada paciente debe ser llevado a cabo de manera exhaustiva, para determinar este tipo de trastorno o cualquier otro sin evidencias o manifestaciones clínicas.

Hyperdontia is a condition characterized by the presence of a higher number of teeth than normal in the dental arch. Even though genetic and environmental factors as well as a series of theories have been proposed to explain hyperdontia, its etiology is uncertain. To describe clinical and radiographical characteristics found in a non-syndromic patient with multiple supernumerary teeth by autosomal recessive inheritance. A 27-year-old male referred for dental assessment. Physical and extraoral examinations did not reveal deformities, mental retardation or the presence of syndromes. Intraoral examination evidenced the presence of local irritants and dental malocclusion produced by the increased number of teeth in both dental arches. Radiographs revealed multiple radiopaque images compatible with 9 unerupted and 2 erupted teeth. Laboratory tests did not show alterations or a connection to any syndromes. Panoramic radiographs were requested from parents, siblings and daughter of the patient to rule out the presence of supernumerary teeth. Nine supernumerary unerupted teeth were found in one brother, which determined the transmission of characteristics by autosomal recessive inheritance. The incidental finding of the autosomal recessive transmission of multiple supernumerary teeth in a non-syndromic patient observed in this case is not a common result, indicating that clinical examinations and the study of each patient must be carried out thoroughly in order to determine this or any other type of disorders without evidence or clinical manifestations.

Clinical management of a fused upper premolar with supernumerary tooth: a case report

In dentistry, the term 'fusion' is used to describe a developmental disorder of dental hard tissues. In the permanent dentition, fusion of a normal tooth and a supernumerary tooth usually involves the incisors or canines. However, a few cases of fusion involving premolars have also been reported to date. We present a rare case in which fusion of the maxillary left second premolar and a supernumerary tooth in a 13-year-old girl was diagnosed using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT, Alphard-3030, Asahi Roentgen Ind. Co., Ltd.). The tooth was bicuspidized after routine nonsurgical root canal treatment, and the separated teeth underwent appropriate restoration procedures. The second premolar and supernumerary tooth remained asymptomatic without any signs of inflammation after a follow-up period of 9 years. Identification of anatomical anomalies is important for treatment in cases involving fusion with supernumerary tooth, and therefore the microscopic examinations and CBCT are essential for the diagnosis. Fused teeth can be effectively managed by the comprehensive treatment which includes both endodontic and periodontal procedures.