Dens Evaginatus and Dens Invaginatus in All Maxillary Incisors A Case Report with Review of Literature

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Authors

  • K. Kurian
     Professor, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Ragas Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu ,IN
  • S. Shanmugam
     Professor and HOD, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Ragas Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu ,IN
  • R. Vishwanath
     Reader, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Ragas Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu ,IN
  • Harsha Vardhan T.
     P. G. Student, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Ragas Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu ,IN

Keywords:

Dens Invaginatus, Dens Evaginatus
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

Abstract

Dens evaginatus is a developmental malformation characterized by the presence of an extra cusp that takes the form of a tubercle arising from the occlusal or the lingual surface of the tooth'. It is also refer red to as talons cusp in the anterior teeth and enamel pearl in the premolars. Dens invaginatus is a deep surface invagination of the crown or the root that is lined by enamel, dentin and pulp. Though many cases of dens evaginatus and dens invaginatus have been reported in literature, an association of both is a rare anomaly. This is a case report of dens evaginatus and dens Invaglnatus 'Involving all the four maxillary incisors with bilateral paramolars in a 25 yr old patient.

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Published

2018-10-04

How to Cite

Kurian, K., Shanmugam, S., Vishwanath, R., & T., H. V. (2018). Dens Evaginatus and Dens Invaginatus in All Maxillary Incisors A Case Report with Review of Literature. Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section), 22(2), 59–62. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.co.in/index.php/jpfa/article/view/22405

Issue

Volume 22, Issue 2, June 2008

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Case Report

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