A collective review and atlas of dental anomalies and diseases

Bilateral macrodontia of mandibular second premolars: a case report

“…This term has been used to describe dental gigantism and may be made in reference to a large proportion of the dentition (True generalized), the entire denti‐tion (Relative generalized) or to single teeth (Isolated macrodontia) [1]. True generalized macrodontia, where all teeth are larger than they are normally, is rare, and may be associated with pituitary gigantism [2–7]. Relative generalized macrodontia, in which the presence of normal or slightly larger than normal teeth in small jaws, is more common but poorly defined [2,3,8].…”

Syndontia with talon cusp

“…[45] It is also reported that there is no essential variation from the histology seen in a tooth of normal size. [15] The histologic evaluation in this presented case could not be done as the anomalous tooth was retained.…”

“…[5] Cross inheritance may produce large teeth in small jaws; in these cases, the teeth are crowded and malocclusion usually exists. [15]…”

“…[22] Three forms of macrodontia should be differentiated: true generalized, relative generalized, and macrodontia of single teeth. [614] Although true generalized macrodontia associated with hyperpituitarism[6] and suprarenal hyperfunction[15] is rare, relative generalized macrodontia is more common but poorly defined. [6]…”