¿DIENTES PEGADOS? / Fusión Vs Gemación en Niños & Adultos

Did your child arrive at the dentist with a tooth that looks like two teeth in one? Dental budding and fusion are more common developmental anomalies than you might think—and this video addresses developmental tooth anomalies like budding and fusion, conditions that can affect oral health. We explore how a tooth can attempt to split or how two teeth can fuse, offering a clear understanding for dental students and medical professionals. I explain how to differentiate between them using real pediatric and adult patient cases. 🦷 What you'll learn in this video: ✅ What dental fusion is and why it occurs in primary dentition ✅ What dental budding is and how it differs from fusion ✅ How to use tooth counting and X-rays for accurate diagnosis ✅ When and why to perform a frenectomy in children ✅ The difference between budding, fusion, concrescence, and supernumerary teeth ✅ A surprising fact about identical twins that will make you think 📌 Case 1 — Dental fusion in a 5-year-old girl: fused primary central and lateral incisors, labial frenulum with papillary insertion, and diastema. Diagnosis, preventive plan with fissure sealant, and frenectomy performed with electrocautery. Post-operative follow-up at age 7. 📌 Case 2 — Dental budding in an adult patient: Permanent maxillary lateral incisor with visible vertical groove and caries in the junction groove. Differential diagnosis using periapical radiography: a single root confirms GEMATION. Treatment with interproximal reduction and resin. 🧬 Interesting fact at the end: our pediatric patient's identical twin sister does NOT have fused teeth. What does this tell us about genetics and dental development? ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction: Two teeth in one? 01:16 Case 1 — 5-year-old girl: temporary dental fusion 02:39 The labial frenulum and diastema: how dangerous are they? 03:57 History: Chang and Eng Bunker, the conjoined twins 04:54 Case 2 — Adult patient: gemation or fusion? 05:55 What is dental gemation? Definition and origin 06:27 What is dental fusion? Types and Characteristics 07:32 How to Distinguish Budding from Fusion: Counting Teeth 09:04 QUIZ: Analyze the X-ray — What's the Diagnosis? 09:48 Confirmed Diagnosis: Budding in Permanent Dentition 10:00 Budding Treatment: Reduction and Resin 10:33 Concrescence, Ankylosis, and Supernumerary Teeth 13:41 Pediatric Follow-up: The Girl Returns at Age 7 14:15 Frenectomy: Procedure and Post-Op Recovery 15:20 Surprising Fact: The Twin Sister and Dental Genetics The correct diagnosis between dental budding and fusion is NOT just academic — it completely changes the treatment plan for your child or for you. SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications 🔔 for more content on oral health, oral pathology, and DENTISTRY in general. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.LuisTrevi... See recommended playlists: https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/P... https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/P... https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/P... 📣 Participate! Like 👍 if you found it helpful. Share it with people interested in DENTISTRY and oral hygiene tips for their dental health. Share it Comment: 👇 Which of the two girls do you think has fused teeth? ⚠️ Educational content. Always consult your dentist or orthodontist for personalized diagnosis and treatment. 🦷 Dr. Luis Fernando Treviño Aguirre Orthodontist | Specialist with a Master's Degree in Orthodontics Advanced Orthodontics Clinic — Durango, Mexico #DoubleTeeth #DentalBemulation #DentalFusion #ChildrensDentalHealth #ChildrensOrthodontics