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Gemination and fusion in deciduous dentition a diagnostic challenge and their clinical significance with a report of a case
Manashvini S Patil1, Sanjayagouda B Patil2
1 Reader, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Shri Hasanamba Dental College, Vidyanagar, Hassan, India
2 Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Shri Hasanamba Dental College, Vidyanagar, Hassan, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Manashvini S Patil
Reader, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Shri Hasanamba Dental College, Vidyanagar, Hassan
India
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Teeth twinning or conjoined teeth are routinely encountered in the dental practice. A dentist should have the ability to differentiate and diagnose gemination and fusion in the deciduous teeth to predict their consequence in the permanent dentition. The paper discusses the diagnostic uncertainties encountered and highlights the diagnostic criteria that can be employed to resolve the challenging cases of conjoined tooth. |
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