Tooth - abnormal shape

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Development of baby teeth

Development of permanent teeth

Tooth anatomy

The teeth may be irregular or abnormally shaped.

Hutchinson incisors; Abnormal tooth shape; Peg teeth; Mulberry teeth; Conical teeth

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.

• Congenital syphilis
• Cerebral palsy
• Ectodermal dysplasia , anhidrotic
• Incontinentia pigmenti achromians
• Cleidocranial dysostosis
• Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
• Ellis-van Creveld syndrome

Review Date: 08/12/2005
Reviewed By: Johanna Jacobs, D.D.S., General and Cosmetic Dentistry, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.