scholarly journals Concrescence: Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Imaging Perspective

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Ali Zakir Syed ◽  
LeelaSubhashini Choudary Alluri ◽  
Dhiraj Mallela ◽  
Troy Frazee

Concrescence is a form of twinning, formed by the confluence of cementum of two teeth at the root level. The diagnosis of concrescence has largely relied on the conventional 2D imaging. The 2D imaging has inherent limitations such as distortion and superimposition. Cone-Beam CT eliminates these limitations. The aim of this article was to describe a case of dental abnormality using Cone-Beam CT imaging modality. Volumetric data demonstrated confluence of left mandibular third molar with a paramolar, a supernumerary tooth. To our knowledge, this is the second case in the dental literature reported demonstrating the use of Cone-Beam CT in the diagnosis of concrescence.

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 740-745
Author(s):  
Mojdeh Mehdizadeh ◽  
Navid Ahmadi ◽  
Mahsa Jamshidi

ABSTRACT Objectives Exact location of the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) bundle is very important. The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between the mandibular third molar and the mandibular canal by cone-beam computed tomography. Study design This was a cross-sectional study with convenience sampling. 94 mandibular CBCTs performed with CSANEX 3D machine (Soredex, Finland) and 3D system chosen. Vertical and horizontal relationship between the mandibular canal and the third molar depicted by 3D, panoramic reformat view of CBCT and cross-sectional view. Cross-sectional view was our gold standard and other view evaluated by it. Results There were significant differences between the vertical and horizontal relation of nerve and tooth in all views (p < 0.001). Conclusion The results showed differences in the position of the inferior alveolar nerve with different views of CBCT, so CBCT images are not quite reliable and have possibility of error. How to cite this article Mehdizadeh M, Ahmadi N, Jamshidi M. Evaluation of the Relationship between Mandibular Third Molar and Mandibular Canal by Different Algorithms of Cone-beam Computed Tomography. J Contemp Dent Pract 2014;15(6):740-745.


2013 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frederico Sampaio Neves ◽  
Thaís de Camargo Souza ◽  
Sérgio Lins de-Azevedo-Vaz ◽  
Paulo Sérgio Flores Campos ◽  
Frab Norberto Bóscolo

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. e243601
Author(s):  
Hongyi Adrian Shi ◽  
Shu Fen Dawn Siow ◽  
Zong You Jonathan Phua

Patients with rapidly progressing periodontitis may require extractions of teeth with poor periodontal prognosis. Although replacement with a dental implant is a popular choice, teeth autotransplantation remains a viable option. Herein, we report a case of a 23-year-old patient with rapidly progressing periodontitis resulting in severe clinical attachment loss on the left maxillary first molar, which required extraction. The tooth was replaced by tooth autotransplantation of the unerupted immature left mandibular third molar, which was delivered carefully without compromising the periodontal ligament. Cone beam computed tomography and three-dimensional printing of the third molar donor tooth significantly aided the tooth autotransplantation procedure. Recovery was uneventful. At the 1-year follow-up, healthy periodontal parameters and radiographic features were noted, and the autotransplanted tooth remained vital. This case showed that tooth autotransplantation is a viable option for replacing tooth loss due to rapidly progressing periodontitis.


2012 ◽  
Vol 02 (04) ◽  
pp. 71-73
Author(s):  
Urvashi Ashwin Shetty ◽  
Padmaraj Hegde ◽  
Pushparaja Shetty ◽  
Vidya M. ◽  
Sreelatha S. V. ◽  
...  

AbstractFusion is a developmental anomaly defined as the union of two normally separated tooth buds. Depending on the stage of development, fusion may be either complete or incomplete. The significance of this particular case was that this fusion occurred in a posterior permanent mandibular tooth with a supernumerary tooth which was impacted, while such a manifestation is more reported in maxillary anterior teeth; either in the primary (0.5%) or permanent (0.1%) dentition. The genetic basis for this anomaly is probably autosomal dominant with reduced penetrance. The clinical features, radiographic findings and the various etio-pathogenic possibilities of this unique tooth anomaly are discussed. In addition, the essential findings for differential diagnosis include number of teeth, radiography and clinical features are discussed.


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