Concrescence

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

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.

[edit] References

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

v • d • e Oral Pathology: Stomatognathic disease (K00-K14, 520-529) Developmental Anomalies Anodontia/Hypodontia - Hyperdontia - abnormalities of size and form of teeth (Concrescence, Fusion, Gemination, Dens evaginatus/Talon cusp, Dens invaginatus, Enamel pearl, Macrodontia, Microdontia, Taurodontism) - disturbances in tooth formation (Dilaceration, Regional odontodysplasia, Turner's hypoplasia) - other hereditary disturbances in tooth structure (Amelogenesis imperfecta, Dentinogenesis imperfecta, Dentin dysplasia) Hard, Soft and Periapical Tissues Attrition - Abrasion - Ankylosis - Dental caries - Denticles - Erosion - External resorption - Fluorosis - Gingivitis - Impaction - Internal resorption - Periodontitis - Pulpitis - Ulcer Dentofacial Anomalies Malocclusion - Micrognathism - Prognathism - Retrognathism - Temporomandibular joint disorder Maxillomandibular anomalies Ameloblastoma - Cherubism - Congenital epulis - Odontogenic keratocyst - Torus mandibularis - Torus palatinus Salivary glands Drooling - Benign lymphoepithelial lesion - Necrotizing sialometaplasia - Ranula - Sialadenitis - Sialolithiasis - Stomatitis - Xerostomia - Aphthous ulcer Lip and Oral mucosa Angular cheilitis - Erythroplakia - Hairy leukoplakia - Leukoplakian - White sponge nevus Tongue Geographic tongue - Fissured tongue - Glossitis - Glossodynia - Black hairy tongue Other Velopharyngeal inadequacy - Toothache