Tooth fusion

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Tooth fusion
Classification and external resources
ICD-10
K00.2
ICD-9-CM
520.2

The fusion of two deciduous teeth.

The phenomenon of tooth fusion arises through union of two normally separated tooth germs,
and depending upon the stage of development of the teeth at the time of union, it may be either
complete or incomplete. On some occasions, two independent pulp chambers and root canals can
be seen. However, fusion can also be the union of a normal tooth bud to a supernumerary tooth
germ. In these cases, the number of teeth is fewer if the anomalous tooth is counted as one tooth.
In geminated teeth, division is usually incomplete and results in a large tooth crown that has a
single root and a single canal. Both gemination and fusion are prevalent in primary dentition,
with incisors being more affected.
Tooth gemination, in contrast to fusion, arises when two teeth develop from one tooth bud.
When the anomalous tooth appears to be two separate teeth, it appears that the patient has an
extra tooth, although they have a normal number of tooth roots.