16 enamel pearls or droplet, nodules

1. Enamel pearls or droplet, nodules

2. General information It is presence of enamel at unusual location

3. Pathogenesis Activity of the Hertwig's epithelium

4. Clinical features Common in trifurcation of maxillary molars, followed by bifurcation of mandibular molars rarely, tiny nodule may be sufficiently close to the gingival margin to become involved in the periodontal problems rarely small pulpal extensions may reach into Centre of nodule and thereby constitute additional hazard

5. Radiographic features Smooth round and well defined radiopacity present along the root surface radiodensity is same as that of enamel it may have small core of dentine and rarely pulp horn from the chamber of host tooth

6. Diagnosis Rounded opacity in the furcation area

7. Management Maintain oral hygiene – oral hygiene should be maintained. If it is causing periodontal problems, mass can be removed