Schizodontic Molarization of Mandibular Premolars: A Case Report of Gemination
Harshata Tirtalli Sathish, Sharad Kamat, Mamata Kamat, Rudrayya S Puranik
TL;DR
This case report describes a rare dental condition where mandibular second premolars appear as large, molar-like teeth.
Contribution
The paper presents a rare case of bilateral molarization of mandibular second premolars, adding to the limited literature on this anomaly.
Findings
A rare case of bilateral molarization of mandibular second premolars was identified and treated.
Only nine cases of isolated second premolar macrodontia have been previously reported.
Conservative treatment was successfully applied to the case.
Abstract
Tooth gemination is a single enlarged or joined tooth with a normal tooth count when the anomalous tooth is counted as one. Mandibular second premolars show an elevated variability of crown morphology. Only nine cases of isolated second premolar macrodontia have been reported in the literature. This case report presents the clinical and radiographic findings and conservative treatment of an atypical and rare case of localized bilateral molarization of mandibular second premolars. Dental professionals should acquire deeper knowledge about anomalies and plan treatment carefully to avoid unexpected complications during dental procedures caused by morphological ignorance.
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Taxonomy
Topicsdental development and anomalies · Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology