Title: Module 5 Developmental Disturbances
Course: DEH 2400 Oral Pathology > Section: Module 5 Developmental Disturbances

Introduction

The complexity involved with the development of the human body provides many opportunities for errors to occur. Errors in cell division, multiplication, differentiation, or proliferation can affect the oral cavity. Developmental disorders can affect the number, shape, size and the development of the teeth and can also affect other structures in the oral cavity.
The dental hygiene student should be knowledgeable on developmental disturbances that can affect the oral cavity.

Objectives

After completing this module the student will be able to:

- Recognize developmental disorders of the dentition that affect the number, size, and shape of teeth.
- Define and identify each of the following anomalies affecting tooth eruption: Impacted teeth, embedded teeth, and ankylosed teeth.

Reading and Resources

Textbook: Developmental Disorders pp. 154-195