Diagnostic dilemma of a double tooth: a rare case report and review.

J Clin Diagn Res

Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, St Joseph Dental College, Eluru, Andra Pradesh, India .

Published: January 2014

Gemination or Schizodontism is a developmental anomaly affecting the tooth shape which is often confused with fusion. It affects primary dentition more often than permanent. It is a rare occurrence in the posterior teeth. Its etiology, pathogenesis, prevalence, differential diagnosis and management are discussed and a rare case of gemination of maxillary premolar is reported here.

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