Oral Pathology & Microbiology • NEET MDS
Dens in dente = most common in lateral incisor.
Taurodontism = bull teeth = enlarged pulp chamber.
Gemination = 1 tooth tries to split = normal count.
Fusion = 2 teeth join = reduced count.
Dilaceration = bend in root.
Supernumerary = mesiodens most common.
Concrescence = cemental fusion.
Ankylosis = no PDL.
Use these mnemonics during your revision. The key associations above are designed to help you recall Dental Anomalies concepts instantly during the exam. Focus on the “equals” associations — these are the most commonly tested patterns in NEET MDS.