Aberrant root formation - An unreported complication of dental trauma

Abstract

Trauma and infection to immature teeth can result in a number of complications. Discontinuity in the formation of root is one such complication which has never been documented before. In the following article, a case report of this aberrancy which was observed in the root of a permanent central incisor, subsequent to a traumatic injury is discussed. In spite of this discontinuity, complete root formation and vital pulp were noted in the tooth. Since such a case has not been reported in literature till date, this complication is described and the possible cause of its occurrence is discussed in this article.

Keywords

• Aberrant root formation
• dental trauma
• Hertwig's epithelial root sheath
• tooth abnormalities
• young permanent tooth