Incisor

Alternate Names
: Abnormal Tooth Shape, Conical Teeth, Hutchinson Incisors, Mulberry Teeth, Peg Teeth
Definition
The teeth may be irregular or abnormally shaped.
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Hutchinson incisors; Abnormal tooth shape; Peg teeth; Mulberry teeth; Conical teeth
Call your health care provider if:
If the shape of your child's teeth appears to be abnormal, consult a dentist or other health care provider.
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The first tooth to erupt is usually a middle, front tooth on the lower jaw, known as the central incisor. This is followed by the second central incisor on the lower jaw.
Next, the four upper incisors usually come in.
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Permanent incisor teeth that are peg-shaped, widely spaced, and notched at the end with a crescent-shaped deformity in the center (notched teeth or Hutchinson's teeth).
Inflammation of the cornea, which may cause blindness (interstitial keratitis).
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Next come the two top-center incisors and two more lower incisors. The first four molars and pointed (canine) teeth between the molars and incisors generally are in place by the second birthday.
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Alternative Names:
Hutchinson incisors; Abnormal tooth shape; Peg teeth; Mulberry teeth; Conical teeth ...
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Figure 1.59. Missing maxillary lateral incisors in a youngster. Also note the stained dental plaque at the cervical margins.
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