Prevalence of fusion and gemination in permanent teeth in Coppadocia region in Turkey

ABSTRACT

The objective of the present study was to determine the prevalence of dental fusion and gemination in permanent teeth in Coppadocia region in Turkey. The distributions of these conditions among different types were also studied. The present study was based on the clinical assessment and panoramic radiographs of 8,229 patients. All of these patients were examined clinically and had radiographs and photographs taken at the time of examination. All data [age, sex and systemic disease or syndrome] were obtained from the patient files and analyzed for double teeth [fusion and geminaiton]. The distribution of double teeth was investigated according to types and clinical positions. In this study the prevalence of double teeth [Fusion and gemination] in the permanent dentition in patients between 12 to 60 years was 0.29%. 14 [0.17%] were Fused and 12 [0.14%] were geminated teeth. The maxillary incisors were the most commonly affected, followed by the mandibularpremolars. Fusion andgemanation are uncommon conditions in Turkish population, but they are important dental anomalies that can affect any tooth in the mouth. Recognizing the condition will facilitate the endodontist, prosthodontist, periodontist, orthodontist, and for surgical management of such teeth