Concrescence

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

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Concrescence is a condition of teeth where the cementum overlying the roots of at least two teeth join together. The cause can sometimes be attributed to trauma or crowding of teeth. Surgical separation of the teeth may be necessary if one is to be extracted.

References

Kahn, Michael A. Basic Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. Volume 1. 2001.

Developmental tooth disease/tooth abnormality (K00–K01, 520)

Quantity	Anodontia/Hypodontia Hyperdontia

Shape and size	Concrescence Fusion Gemination Dens evaginatus/Talon cusp Dens invaginatus Enamel pearl Macrodontia Microdontia Taurodontism Supernumerary roots

Formation	Dilaceration Regional odontodysplasia Turner's hypoplasia Enamel hypoplasia Ectopic enamel

Other hereditary	Amelogenesis imperfecta Dentinogenesis imperfecta Dentin dysplasia Regional odontodysplasia

Other	Dental fluorosis Tooth impaction

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