Goswami Mridula, Lohia Sakshi
Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, IND.
Pediatric Dentistry, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, IND.
Cureus. 2024 Sep 2;16(9):e68469. doi: 10.7759/cureus.68469. eCollection 2024 Sep.
Developmental anomalies of dentition includes abnormalities in teeth size, shape, structure, and number. Dental fusion is one such condition and is one of the most important and frequent developmental dental anomalies that can affect children's oral health. This condition can present various clinical challenges, including aesthetic concerns, occlusal disturbances, and potential impacts on the development and eruption of permanent teeth. The etiology of dental fusion is multifactorial, involving genetic, environmental, and possibly mechanical factors during tooth development. Diagnosis is done based on clinical examination and radiographic imaging to differentiate fusion from other similar anomalies such as gemination and concrescence. The present case report describes dental fusion in primary teeth seen in two young pediatric patients. These case reports aim to provide an overview of the prevalence, diagnosis, and management strategies for fusion in primary teeth, emphasizing the importance of a Pediatric Dentist in optimizing outcomes for affected children.
牙列发育异常包括牙齿大小、形状、结构和数量的异常。牙齿融合就是这样一种情况，是影响儿童口腔健康的最重要且最常见的发育性牙齿异常之一。这种情况会带来各种临床挑战，包括美观问题、咬合紊乱以及对恒牙发育和萌出的潜在影响。牙齿融合的病因是多因素的，涉及牙齿发育过程中的遗传、环境以及可能的机械因素。诊断基于临床检查和影像学检查，以区分融合与其他类似异常，如双生牙和牙粘连。本病例报告描述了两名年轻儿科患者乳牙中的牙齿融合情况。这些病例报告旨在概述乳牙融合的患病率、诊断和管理策略，强调儿童牙医在优化受影响儿童治疗效果方面的重要性。
