Concrescência
Sign in to savethumb | right | Dental concrescence between a 2M (erupted) and a higher 3M (retained) Concrescence is an uncommon developmental condition of teeth where the cementum overlying the roots of at least two teeth fuse together without the involvement of dentin. Usually, two teeth are involved with the upper second and third molars being most commonly fused together. The prevalence ranges 0.04–0.8% in permanent teeth, with the incidence being highest in the posterior maxilla.
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Concrescência consiste na união de órgãos ou parte de órgãos contíguos. Pode ocorrer com vários órgãos, bem como no caso de dentes vizinhos já formados que se fundem, antes ou depois da sua erupção, através do cemento.
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