Double Permanent Incisor Teeth: Management of Three Cases

From Volume 33, Issue 10, December 2006 | Pages 608-610

Authors

Nicola L Crawford

BDS, MFDS, RCS(Edin)

Senior House Officer, Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, UK

Articles by Nicola L Crawford

Sarah North

BDS, FDS RCPS

Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry, Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, UK

Articles by Sarah North

Lesley E Davidson

BDS, MSc(Wales), FDS RCS(Edin), FDS, DOrth RCS(Eng)

Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry, Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, UK

Articles by Lesley E Davidson

Abstract

Double teeth in the permanent dentition have a reported incidence of 0.1% for Caucasian groups. Common associated problems include adverse aesthetics, caries, periodontal disease, and malocclusions. Management can be challenging, often requiring a multidisciplinary approach. Three cases are presented illustrating the variety of treatments available.

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