Hypercementosis
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| Hypercementosis | |
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| Classification and external resources | |
| ICD-10 | K03.4 |
| ICD-9 | 521.5 |
Hypercementosis is an idiopathic, non-neoplastic condition characterized by the excessive buildup of normal cementum (calcified tissue) on the roots of one or more teeth.[1] A thick layer of cementum can give the tooth a fat appearance.
Etiology of Hypercementosis can be caused by many things. A way to remember the causes is "PIG ON TAP" -
Pagets - Ideopathic -Gigantism Occusal Trauma - Non functional tooth Trauma - Acromeglia - Periapical granuloma
[2] It may be one of complications of Paget's disease of bone. It is experienced as an uncomfortable sensation in the tooth, followed by an aching pain.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ L Napier Souza, S Monteiro Lima Júnior FJ Garcia Santos Pimenta, AC Rodrigues Antunes Souza and R Santiago Gomez. "Atypical hypercementosis versus cementoblastoma". dmfr.birjournals.org. http://dmfr.birjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/33/4/267. Retrieved 2009-09-08.
- ^ Charles, Dunlap (2004). "Abnormalities of Teeth". PDF. http://dentistry.umkc.edu/Practicing_Communities/asset/AbnormalitiesofTeeth.pdf. Retrieved 2011-10-11.
- ^ "Hypercementosis or Dental Exostosis". chestofbooks.com. http://chestofbooks.com/health/materia-medica-drugs/Manual-Of-Dental-Materia-Medica-And-Therapeutics/Hypercementosis-or-Dental-Exostosis.html. Retrieved 2009-09-08. Etiology of Hypercementosis can be caused by many things. A way to remember the causes is "PIG ON TAP" - Pagets Idiopathic Gigantism Occusal Trauma Non functional tooth Trauma Acromeglia Periapical granuloma
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