Hypercementosis is an abnormal thickening of cementum which may be generalized or localized. Localized hypercementosis is usually characterized by nodular enlargement of apical third of root. Hypercementosis in the form of multiple cemental spikes distributed throughout the entire length of root is a very rare finding. In this article, we report such a rare manifestation of localized hypercemen...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate morphological characteristics of teeth with hypercementosis that are relevant to endodontic practice. Twenty-eight extracted teeth with hypercementosis had their root apexes analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The teeth were divided according to tooth groups and type of hypercementosis. The following aspects were examined under SEM: the cont...

* Head Professor, Bauru School of Dentistry/University of São Paulo (USP). Professor, Graduate Studies of Ribeirão Preto Dental School (FORP/USP). ** Substitute Professor and PhD in Pathology, Araraquara Dental School (FOA-UNESP). Professor, Faculdades Adamantinenses Integradas. *** Professor and PhD, Sacred Heart University (USC–Bauru). Information about orthodontic movement of teeth with hype...

Hypercementosis presents as painless, single or multiple non-neoplastic cementum formation beyond the physiological limits of the tooth. It often occurs in the apical area of the involved tooth following infection, chemical or mechanical trauma. We report on radiographic and histopathological findings in a single case of late intraosseous hypercementosis and odontogenic epithelial hyperplasia a...

Increased deposition of cementum is observed in a wide number of both benign and malignant conditions. Many cases are often diagnosed during routine examination as an incidental finding. Diagnosing correctly without confusing it with other similarly appearing lesions, thus avoiding subjecting the patient to unnecessary investigations and stress, is of prime importance. We report one such case, ...

A 22 year old pony with poor body condition and pain due to severe resorption of the mandibular incisors with only fragments of the teeth remaining is described. The most severely damaged teeth were extracted, and the pony did well for 17 months, but then continued resorption in the maxillary incisors, which was seen at first presentation, became a problem due to periodontitis and pain. Intra o...

A poorly described, painful disorder of incisor and canine teeth, variably causing periodontitis, with resorptive or proliferative changes of the calcified dental tissues, has recently been documented in aged horses. No plausible aetiopathogenesis for this syndrome has been recorded. Eighteen diseased teeth from eight horses were examined grossly and microscopically and showed the presence of o...

BackgroundOpen bite is considered one of the most complicated malocclusions in orthodontic treatment. In this study, authors successfully treated total open involved hypercementosis using miniscrews.Case DescriptionA woman aged 25 years 8 months had bite. Her occlusal contact at maximum intercuspation was present right second molars. A panoramic radiograph showed diffuse hypercementosis. The ti...