Unusual occurrence of accessory central cusp in the maxillary second primary molar

Accessory cusp present on the occlusal surface may seldom pose problems. While its presence may not be a cause for alarm in most instances, it can sometimes lead to serious consequences if it is damaged. This case presents a rare finding of unilateral central accessory cusp seen on the occlusal surf...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Nirmala, S.V.S.G, Challa, Ramasubbareddy, Velpula, Lalitha, Nuvvula, Sivakumar
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications Pvt Ltd 2011
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3180834/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21957391
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0976-237X.83078
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Sumario:Accessory cusp present on the occlusal surface may seldom pose problems. While its presence may not be a cause for alarm in most instances, it can sometimes lead to serious consequences if it is damaged. This case presents a rare finding of unilateral central accessory cusp seen on the occlusal surface of the maxillary left second primary molar and discusses the need for continuous dental surveillance and preventive measures.

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