Mulberry molar
Mulberry Molar
Mulberry molar (pronunciation: /ˈmʌlbəri ˈmoʊlər/) is a term used in dentistry to describe a specific type of malformed molar tooth that is characterized by multiple small cusps, which give the tooth a mulberry-like appearance.
Etymology
The term "mulberry molar" is derived from the English words "mulberry" and "molar". "Mulberry" is a type of fruit-bearing tree, and the term is used here to describe the appearance of the tooth, which resembles the surface of a mulberry fruit. "Molar" is a type of tooth, typically used for grinding food.
Description
Mulberry molars are a characteristic feature of congenital syphilis, a disease caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. These molars have an abnormal shape, with the crown of the tooth having multiple small cusps that resemble the surface of a mulberry fruit. This abnormality is typically seen in the permanent first molars.
Related Terms
- Hutchinson's teeth: Another dental abnormality associated with congenital syphilis, characterized by notched, peg-shaped upper incisors.
- Congenital syphilis: A severe, disabling, and often life-threatening infection seen in infants. A pregnant mother who has syphilis can spread the disease through the placenta to the unborn infant.
- Treponema pallidum: The bacterium that causes syphilis.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mulberry molar
- Wikipedia's article - Mulberry molar
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