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{{SI}} {{Infobox medical condition
| name                    = Dilaceration
| image                  = [[File:Cleft_palate_alveolus_panorex_xray.jpg|250px]]
| caption                = X-ray showing dilaceration
| field                  = [[Dentistry]]
| synonyms                =
| pronunciation          =
| specialty              = [[Endodontics]], [[Orthodontics]]
| symptoms                = Abnormal angulation or bend in the root or crown of a tooth
| complications          = Difficulty in [[tooth extraction]], [[root canal treatment]]
| onset                  = During [[tooth development]]
| duration                = Permanent
| types                  =
| causes                  = [[Trauma]] to the developing tooth
| risks                  =
| diagnosis              = [[Dental radiography]]
| differential            =
| prevention              =
| treatment              = [[Orthodontic treatment]], [[surgical intervention]]
| medication              =
| prognosis              = Varies depending on severity
| frequency              = Rare
| deaths                  =
}}
'''Dilaceration''' is a dental condition characterized by an abnormal bend or curve in the root or crown of a tooth. This condition can occur in both primary and permanent teeth and is often the result of a traumatic injury or a developmental disturbance.
'''Dilaceration''' is a dental condition characterized by an abnormal bend or curve in the root or crown of a tooth. This condition can occur in both primary and permanent teeth and is often the result of a traumatic injury or a developmental disturbance.
== Causes ==
== Causes ==
The primary cause of dilaceration is trauma to a tooth or its surrounding area. This can occur during the development of the tooth, causing the tooth to grow in a curved or bent manner. Other potential causes include genetic factors, developmental disturbances, and certain systemic diseases.
The primary cause of dilaceration is trauma to a tooth or its surrounding area. This can occur during the development of the tooth, causing the tooth to grow in a curved or bent manner. Other potential causes include genetic factors, developmental disturbances, and certain systemic diseases.
== Symptoms ==
== Symptoms ==
The symptoms of dilaceration can vary depending on the severity of the condition. In some cases, the affected tooth may appear visibly bent or curved. In other cases, the condition may not be visible to the naked eye and may only be detected through dental x-rays. Other potential symptoms include pain, sensitivity, and difficulty in cleaning the affected tooth.
The symptoms of dilaceration can vary depending on the severity of the condition. In some cases, the affected tooth may appear visibly bent or curved. In other cases, the condition may not be visible to the naked eye and may only be detected through dental x-rays. Other potential symptoms include pain, sensitivity, and difficulty in cleaning the affected tooth.
== Treatment ==
== Treatment ==
The treatment for dilaceration depends on the severity of the condition and the symptoms experienced by the patient. In some cases, no treatment may be necessary. In other cases, treatment options may include root canal therapy, extraction of the affected tooth, or orthodontic treatment.
The treatment for dilaceration depends on the severity of the condition and the symptoms experienced by the patient. In some cases, no treatment may be necessary. In other cases, treatment options may include root canal therapy, extraction of the affected tooth, or orthodontic treatment.
 
==Gallery==
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== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Dental trauma]]
* [[Dental trauma]]
* [[Tooth development]]
* [[Tooth development]]
* [[Root canal therapy]]
* [[Root canal therapy]]
* [[Orthodontics]]
* [[Orthodontics]]
== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Dental conditions]]
[[Category:Oral pathology]]
[[Category:Oral pathology]]

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Dilaceration
Synonyms
Pronounce N/A
Specialty Endodontics, Orthodontics
Symptoms Abnormal angulation or bend in the root or crown of a tooth
Complications Difficulty in tooth extraction, root canal treatment
Onset During tooth development
Duration Permanent
Types
Causes Trauma to the developing tooth
Risks
Diagnosis Dental radiography
Differential diagnosis
Prevention
Treatment Orthodontic treatment, surgical intervention
Medication
Prognosis Varies depending on severity
Frequency Rare
Deaths


Dilaceration is a dental condition characterized by an abnormal bend or curve in the root or crown of a tooth. This condition can occur in both primary and permanent teeth and is often the result of a traumatic injury or a developmental disturbance.

Causes[edit]

The primary cause of dilaceration is trauma to a tooth or its surrounding area. This can occur during the development of the tooth, causing the tooth to grow in a curved or bent manner. Other potential causes include genetic factors, developmental disturbances, and certain systemic diseases.

Symptoms[edit]

The symptoms of dilaceration can vary depending on the severity of the condition. In some cases, the affected tooth may appear visibly bent or curved. In other cases, the condition may not be visible to the naked eye and may only be detected through dental x-rays. Other potential symptoms include pain, sensitivity, and difficulty in cleaning the affected tooth.

Treatment[edit]

The treatment for dilaceration depends on the severity of the condition and the symptoms experienced by the patient. In some cases, no treatment may be necessary. In other cases, treatment options may include root canal therapy, extraction of the affected tooth, or orthodontic treatment.

Gallery[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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