Abstract
Aims
The objective of this study is to compare size, enamel thickness and ion relative concentration in generalized megadontia (Ekman- Westborg and Julin trait) and a localized megadont upper third molar to normal teeth.
Materials and methods
The MD dimensions of permanent teeth were compared to controls. Tooth components of molars were measured from X-rays and compared to controls. The enamel and dentin relative amounts of elements of mandibular first permanent molar and deciduous canines of E-WJ trait girl, and megadont upper third molar were determined using ESD program of SEM and compared to match-paired normal teeth.
Results
The teeth of the girl diagnosed with E-WJ trait were true megadont (larger than mean ± 2SD). The ratio of enamel thickness to M-D dimension of molars of E-WJ trait and localized megadontia molars is reduced in comparison with normal similar teeth. In the enamel, carbon and silica concentrations were different in E-WJ trait teeth.
Conclusions
The enamel thickness was reduced in the E-WJ trait and megadont molars, but the relative amount of elements in enamel and dentin was similar to normal. The megadontia is due to a very large tooth germ, as determined by the DEJ, while the ratio of enamel apposition from the total M-D dimension is reduced.
Clinical relevance
Generalized megadontia, as observed in E-WJ trait, is due to large tooth germ, but the enamel thickness is similar to normal. Extractions of permanent teeth are necessary in order to allow normal eruption of teeth.
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The work was supported by the Pediatric Dental Clinic, Barzilai Medical University Center, Ashkelon, Israel.
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Leibovitz, S., Haviv, Y. & Zilberman, U. The effect of Ekman–Westborg and Julin trait (generalized megadontia) and localized megadontia on tooth components size and ion content. Clin Oral Invest 25, 833–839 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-020-03368-4
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