Abstract

SISODIA, N  and  MANJUNATH, MK. Double Dens In Dente: A rare anomaly. S. Afr. dent. j. [online]. 2016, vol.71, n.9, pp.410-411. ISSN 0375-1562.

Dens in dente refers to a developmental anomaly associated with an abnormal infolding of the inner enamel epithelium into the dental papilla. This in turn gives rise to a possible communication between the pulp and the oral environment, increasing the susceptibility of the tooth to caries, pulpitis, and pulpal necrosis, which highlights the need to detect and seal these pits early. This case report documents an unusual case of double dens invaginatus affecting maxillary central incisors.

Keywords : Dental caries; dens invaginatus; developmental anomaly; surgical operating microscope.

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