Gemination
Gemination is when a tooth bud attempts to split in two during development. (ie: Attempting to form another tooth.) The tooth will appear larger than a normal tooth.
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Gemination of Deciduous Tooth #D. |
Gemination is when a tooth bud attempts to split in two during development. (ie: Attempting to form another tooth.) The tooth will appear larger than a normal tooth.
Fusion
Below is a small occlusal xray of the maxillary arch and in the larger occlusal xray of the mandibular arch you'll notice the fused #N-O. Notice the two separate pulp chambers.
Fusion or Gemination? You decide.
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Fusion of Permanent Teeth #25-26 or is it Gemination? |