Root dysplasias of human teeth: a review / 中华口腔医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Tooth development is a complex physiological process, which goes through bud stage, cap stage, bell stage and root development stage. The aim of this review article is to report the clinical manifestations of root malformations and the mechanisms of root dysplasias of human teeth. The effects of epithelial root sheath on the development of tooth roots were also elaborated.