on many factors including space available within the arch, the morphology of the pulp
chambers and/or root canals and the degree of attachment between the two parts of the
tooth or teeth.
Key Points
Double teeth
- 0.1-1.6% in the primary dentition;
- 0.1-0.2% in the permanent dentition;
- No sex predilection;
- Permanent anomalies in 30-50 % of primary cases.
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Fig. 13.13 Clinical and radiographic
appearance of geminated lower primary
lateral incisor/canine.810H
Fig. 13.14 Caries in extracted geminated
teeth.