Dilacerations. Dilaceration is defined as a deviation or bend in the linear relationship of a tooth crown to its root. This occurs most often in the permanent dentition and frequently affects the maxillary incisors (Fig.
What causes dilaceration?
The causes of dilaceration may include: Developmental problems due to genetics or disease. Medical conditions, including cysts and tumors. Traumatic injury to your baby tooth or teeth.
What is a dilaceration in dentistry?
According to the glossary of dental terms,4 dilaceration is defined as the deformity of a tooth due to a disturbance between the unmineralized and mineralized portions of the developing tooth germ.
