Dental Topics for Plastic Surgeons, Part Two: Abnormal Tooth Development, Conditions, and Treatment

J Craniofac Surg. 2020 Jul-Aug;31(5):1497-1506. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000006598.

Abstract

Conditions that affect dental and periodontal structures receive sparse coverage in the plastic surgery literature, yet a working knowledge of this subject matter is important in certain areas of clinical practice and a fundamental understanding is part of plastic surgery competency tested on the in-service and written board examinations. This four-part series written to provide plastic surgeons with a working knowledge of dental topics that may be relevant to their clinical practice. This section, Part II, covers abnormal tooth development and related conditions.

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures
  • Surgery, Plastic*
  • Tooth Diseases / surgery*