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  • Title: Macrodontia, shovel-shaped incisors, and multituberculism: probable Ekman-Westborg-Julin trait.
    Author: Reardon GT, Slayton LR, Norby C, Geneser T.
    Journal: J Dent Child (Chic); 2012; 79(3):197-201. PubMed ID: 23433627.
    Abstract:
    Multiple macrodontia is a rare finding and is defined as a condition in which a tooth is significantly larger than normal. Macrodontia may occur as an isolated finding, part of a group of dental anomalies, or as a component of a syndrome with multiple oral and systemic manifestations. The purpose of this paper was to report a case of macrodontia affecting all permanent teeth and exhibiting shovel-shaped maxillary and mandibular incisors and multituberculate molars and premolars. Some or all of this patient's characteristics have been reported in both males and females, with a ratio of 5:2. No inheritance pattern has been established, as these traits have generally occurred spontaneously. As more individuals are identified and as molecular techniques continue to advance, it is probable that a gene or genes responsible for macrodontia and the associated traits will be identified.
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