A small piece of tooth growing out of a tooth may be the occurrence of abnormal tooth development, commonly including fused teeth, bicuspid teeth, and malformed central cusps. Depending on the type of malformation, measures such as regular observation, grinding and modification of crown shape can be taken.
1. Fused tooth: It is formed by the fusion of two or more normal tooth germs, the teeth can be completely fused, or only crown fusion or root fusion, which can be seen in both milk teeth and permanent teeth. If it occurs in milk teeth, it can be observed regularly; if it occurs in permanent anterior teeth, it can be treated by adjusting grinding or modifying the shape of crowns because it affects the appearance of the face.
2. Bicuspid: It is a malocclusion formed by splitting a tooth germ into two during the development of teeth, commonly found in mandibular milk incisors. Generally, it can be observed regularly, and if it prevents the eruption of the inherited permanent teeth, it should be extracted in time.
3. Malformed central cusp: it is the enamel and dentin malformation formed during tooth development due to the abnormal differentiation of enamel forming apparatus morphology, mostly seen in premolar teeth. For the round and blunt and dental contact is not impeded by the malformation of the central cusp can be observed; for the fine and pointed central cusp can be a small number of times to adjust the grinding treatment, but also under local anesthesia for a one-time decapitation of the direct or indirect pulp capping treatment.
When you find a small piece of tooth, you should consult a doctor in time, complete the examination, make a clear diagnosis, and standardize the treatment under the guidance of a professional physician to avoid delaying the condition.