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Case Reports
. 2018 Jan;22(Suppl 1):S131-S134.
doi: 10.4103/jomfp.JOMFP_250_17.

Fusion of maxillary central incisors with mesiodens

Madhuram Krishnamurthy  1 , V Naveen Kumar  1 , Ashok Leburu  1 , Nadeem Jeddy  2
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Case Reports

Fusion of maxillary central incisors with mesiodens

Madhuram Krishnamurthy et al. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol. 2018 Jan.

Abstract

Fusion and gemination are developmental anomalies which are quite similar to each other but can be distinguished from each other if properly assessed. Fusion and gemination have been described as a result of developmental anomalies of dental tissues. The exact etiology is still unknown, but a genetic predisposition is suggested. This article highlights the importance of clinical and radiographic correlation in arriving at a definitive diagnosis.

Keywords: Fusion; gemination; maxillary central incisors; mesiodens.

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Figures

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Palatal view of the fused maxillary anteriors
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Labial view of the fused maxillary anteriors
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Preoperative radiograph of maxillary anteriors
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Working length radiograph of maxillary anteriors
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Obturation radiograph of maxillary anteriors
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