Endodontic Management of Developmental Anomalies Related to Shape of the Teeth: A Review

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Endodontic Management of Developmental Anomalies Related to Shape of the Teeth: A Review

Aathees AS^*

Post graduate student, Department of Conservative and Endodontics, Rajarajeswari Dental College, Bangalore

^*Corresponding author: Aathees AS, Post graduate student, Department of Conservative and Endodontics, Rajarajeswari Dental College, Bangalore

Citation: Aathees AS. Endodontic Management of Developmental Anomalies Related to Shape of the Teeth: A Review. J Oral Med and Dent Res. 5(2):1-10.

Received: September 6, 2024 | Published: September 10 , 2024

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.52793/JOMDR.2024.5(4)-73

Abstract

This article is a review on the various developmental anomalies related to shape of the teeth, and their management strategies under the endodontic speciality. These dental anomalies are congenital malformations that occur in a single tooth and can also be related to various syndromes. Hence it is of importance to know about the developmental anomalies. This article aims to illustrate the insights of developmental anomalies related to shape of the tooth, along with their management in endodontic view. Various treatment options for each anomalies are discussed based on the data available in the literature.

Keywords

Dental anomalies; Fusion and Gemination; Talons cusp; Dens invaginatus; Dilaceration

Introduction

Dental abnormalities create notable aesthetic and functional challenges within the teeth. Therefore, it is essential to carefully examine the factors contributing to their development [1]. Certain genetic factors have been identiﬁed as contributing to the emergence of diﬀerent dental anomalies. Additionally, disruptions during tooth development can lead to variations in tooth number (agenesis/supernumerary teeth), size, shape, and position of tooth buds, impacting both permanent and primary dentition in both upper and lower jaws.

The maxilla and mandible, which support the upper and lower teeth respectively, form the essential hard tissue framework of the masticatory system. Despite serving a common function and containing a similar number of teeth, the development of the maxilla and mandible diﬀer. This divergence contributes to the varied incidence of dental anomalies observed in each jaw [1].

Classification of developmental disturbances of teeth

Genetic tooth anomalies can be categorized in three main ways. First, it is essential to identify the type of anomaly, whether it involves number, shape, or both [2].