Forma anormal de la dentadura

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Forma anormal de la dentadura

Definición:

Los dientes pueden ser irregulares o presentar formas anormales.

Nombres alternativos:

Incisivos de Hutchinson; dientes con forma anormal; dientes en clavija; dientes en forma de mora; dientes cónicos

Consideraciones generales:

La apariencia normal de los dientes varía, sobre todo en los molares. La deformación de los dientes puede ser producto de muchas condiciones diferentes, como ciertas enfermedades específicas que pueden tener un efecto marcado en la forma, color, tiempo de aparición o ausencia de los dientes.

Causas comunes:

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