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Is tooth gemination the reason for double teeth in babies?

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  An uncommon dental aberration known as   tooth gemination   occurs when a tooth’s morphology is altered, giving the appearance of a merged bifid crown. It may be distinguished from tooth fusion and is more common in upper front infant teeth than in molars. Although the exact origin is unknown, potential causes include vitamin shortages, infections, trauma, abnormal hormone levels, genetic predispositions, and certain drugs. Geminated teeth retain their usual number of teeth, in contrast to fused teeth. Due to their huge gaps between teeth, ability to impede neighboring teeth from erupting, malocclusions, bite abnormalities, and uneven dental arches, teeth with gemmation provide both aesthetic and practical challenges. There’s also a chance of delayed permanent tooth eruption. The diagnosis is made by counting teeth, and distinction is aided by an intra-oral periapical radiograph. Options for treatment vary but frequently involve shaving and smoothing two teeth, surgical...