dens evaginatus


dens evaginatus

a rare anomaly wherein an extra cusp or tubercle protrudes from the occlusal surface of a tooth. It has a core of dentin and a pulpal extension. Synonym(s): accessory tubercle (2) , occlusal pearl, tuberculated cusp

dens e·vag·i·na·tus

(denz ē-vaji-nātŭs) Anomaly wherein an extra cusp or tubercle protrudes from the occlusal surface of a tooth.
Synonym(s): accessory tubercle (2) .