Prevalence of Developmental Dental Anomalies – A Clinical Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: Developmental dental disturbances are striking aberrations from the normal size, number, colour, contour and degree of development of teeth. Knowledge of common dental anomalies is essential because these disturbances of teeth contribute to dental problems encountered in regular practice. Aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of developmental dental anomalies in size, shape, number and structure of the teeth in patients. Material and Methods: The study was conducted during a period of 4 months on patients who visited the department of oral medicine and radiology. The patients were clinically examined for various developmental dental anomalies. Statistical analysis used: A descriptive analysis was done. Results: In 7,018(100%) patients, 181 (2.52%) patients presented with developmental dental anomalies, out of which79 (1.12%) had supernumerary teeth, 50(0.71%) microdontia, 40 (0.56%) enamel hypoplasia, five (0.07%) talon’s cusp, two (0.02%) each of fusion, amelogenesis imperfecta, hypodontia and one (0.01%) each of gemination, dens evaginatus were observed. Supernumerary teeth and microdontia were more common. Conclusion: Developmental dental anomalies are commonly seen during routine dental check-up. These anomalies lead to functional, aesthetic and occlusal problems and thus require appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
Authors and Affiliations
Anitha . , Roopashri G, Maria Priscilla David
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP430389
- DOI -
- Views 108
- Downloads 0
Mucocutaneous Enigma – A Case Report (Multidisciplinary Management for Successful Treatment Outcomes)
Introduction: Lichen planus is a complex, mucocutaneous, chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology. The association of lichen planus with autoimmune disease has been found with equatorial racial and cosmopolitian...
Role of Intrapleural Streptokinase in Children with Empyema - Randomised Controlled Trial
Introduction: Collection of pus like material in the pleural space is known as empyema and it generally occurs as a serious complication of pneumonia. Empyema generally occurs in children after pneumonia of acute bacteri...
Assessment of Cardiovascular Functions in Survivors of Breast Cancer Patients Treated with Chemo-Radiation
Introduction: Keeping in view the increasing incidence and better survival with treatment modalities of breast cancer and the associated toxicities, this study was intended to study the long term impact of these treatmen...
Evaluation of Effectiveness of Cervicovaginal Smear Examination in Detection of Precancerous Cervical Lesions and in Screening of Cervical Cancer
Introduction: Cervical cancer is second most common cancer among female in India and is leading cause of death as well. In early stage of disease (precancerous stage) only mucosal lining of cervix is involved. At this st...
MPDS- Multifactorial Etiology and Varied Pathophysiology: A Review
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) diseases and disorders refer to a complex and poorly understood set of conditions, manifested by pain in the area of the jaw and associated muscles. Myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic pai...