Pathology of the teeth

Abstract 

Teeth are rarely submitted to general pathology departments, but on the rare occasions they are, the response is often confusion. This practically focused review aims to demystify the assessment of teeth, outlining the abnormalities which may be assessed without specialist equipment and others which may require specialist input. We will also provide a brief summary of some of the more common dental abnormalities and outline some forensic aspects of tooth pathology.

Keywords: cementum, dentine, developmental disorders, enamel, forensic odontology, ground section, histopathology, tooth