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Tooth - abnormal shape

Alternate Names: Hutchinson incisors; Abnormal tooth shape; Peg teeth; Mulberry teeth; Conical teeth

Considerations: The appearance of normal teeth varies, especially the molars. Abnormally shaped teeth can result from many different conditions. Specific diseases can have a profound effect on tooth shape, tooth color, time of appearance, or absence of teeth.

Common Causes:

Call If:

  • the shape of your child’s teeth appears abnormal.

What To Expect: The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.

Medical history questions documenting your symptom in detail may include:

  • Does the child have any of the disorders (listed in the Causes section) that cause abnormal tooth shape?
  • At what age did the teeth appear?
  • In what order did the teeth appear?
  • Are there other tooth abnormalities (color, spacing)?
  • What other symptoms are also present?
The physical examination will include thorough mouth examination and examination of the teeth.

Diagnostic tests that may be performed may include dental X-rays.

After seeing your health care provider:
If a diagnosis was made by your health care provider as the cause of abnormal tooth shape, you may want to note that diagnosis in your personal medical record.

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