Dilaceration

It refers to an angulation, or a sharp bend or curve, in the root or crown of a formed tooth.

[4] Signs in radiographic imaging will indicate a bend in the tooth's root as opposed to a straight growth.

[1] Dilaceration of the crown, the top part of the teeth that we see when we smile, can be visually seen for diagnosis.

Once they are ready to erupt they push upward eventually causing the primary teeth to fall out.

[5] If a young child is to experience trauma to the mouth, this can cause developmental disorders to the permanent tooth that is still developing and lying direction underneath it.

As a tumor or cyst forms it may cause impaction on the growth and development of the permanent teeth as well.

A surgical method which involves the exposing the impacted tooth to meet with normal occlusion with the help of orthodontic traction.

[2] Although this surgical method has proven to be of use in the past, it may not be the case for every patient with dilacerated teeth.

[10] Prevention for young children also includes avoiding injury to the mouth, especially during sporting activities, proper headgear and protective measures should be taken prior to engaging in recreational activities for the overall safety of the child.

[1] In some cases and Endodontist, a tooth root specialist, may be involved in treatment of dilaceration.

In less severe cases, patients may face minor issues with aesthetics which orthodontic treatment can resolve.

In a study conducted on the adult population in Croatia, the most common teeth to experience dilaceration were the lower jaw's 3rd molars with a whopping 24.1%.

This image can be used as a reference point for dilaceration. As can be seen in this panorex image of a cleft palate, among the mixed dentition, all of the teeth remain to have straighter roots. Slight curves are common among the molars, however, there are no extreme curves or bends along the length of the teeth. Dilaceration would appear far more obviously in a radiograph
This image is used to orient on the formation of primary and permanent teeth. Focusing on the lower teeth in this xray, you may notice it seems that some small teeth are floating on top of larger more developed teeth. These floating teeth are primary teeth while the teeth with longer more developed roots are the permanent teeth.
This radiograph shows a root canal treatment with no crown completed. This is a possible course of treatment for dilacerated teeth. The slight curves shown on these molar teeth are normal curves. Extreme curvature of roots are known to be dilaceration.