Journal of Orofacial & Health Sciences
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 2

Bilateral Mandibular Fusion in Primary Dentition with Partial Anodontia of Permanent Dentition - A Case Report

Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, National Dental College and Hospital, Derabassi, Mohali, Punjab, India

*Address for correspondence: Ripin Garewal, Email id: garewal@rediffmail.com

Abstract

The rare developmental anomaly of fusion in primary dentition has very little documentation in Indian population. A rare case of bilateral fusion between primary mandibular lateral incisors and canines and partial anodontia of permanent dentition is presented in this report. Such rare cases should be carefully evaluated to diagnose any associated pathology.

Keywords

Fusion, Partial anodontia, Bilateral, Primary dentition