Developmental Disturbances of Oral and Paraoral Structures

Developmental anomalies of the teeth and jaws require careful examination and treatment planning. Where one anomaly is present clinicians should suspect that other anomalies may also be present. Developmental dental anomalies show variations and no two anomalies of the same types are alike. Hence knowledge of various criteria which have been put forward for the identification and classification of the different anomalies is essential to diagnose the condition and perform appropriate treatment.