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Enamel pearl

**Enamel pearl**
*Classification & external resources*
ICD-10	K00.2
ICD-9	520.2

An enamel pearl is a condition of teeth where enamel is found on locations where enamel is not supposed to be, such as on a root surface. They are found usually in the area between roots, which is called a furcation, of molars. Enamel pearls are not common in teeth with a single root.

References

Kahn, Michael A. Basic Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. Volume 1. 2001.

v • d • e Oral Pathology: Oral pathology (K00-K14, 520-529)
Developmental Anomalies	Anodontia/Hypodontia - Hyperdontia - abnormalities of size and form of teeth (Concrescence, Fusion, Gemination, Dens evaginatus/Talon cusp, Dens invaginatus, Enamel pearl, Macrodontia, Microdontia, Taurodontism) - disturbances in tooth formation (Dilaceration, Regional odontodysplasia, Turner's hypoplasia) - other hereditary disturbances in tooth structure (Amelogenesis imperfecta, Dentinogenesis imperfecta, Dentin dysplasia)
Hard, Soft and Periapical Tissues	Attrition - Abrasion - Ankylosis - Dental caries - Denticles - Erosion - External resorption - Fluorosis - Gingivitis - Impaction - Internal resorption - Periodontitis - Pulpitis - Ulcer
Dentofacial Anomalies	Malocclusion - Micrognathism - Prognathism - Retrognathism - Temporomandibular joint disorder
Maxillomandibular anomalies	Odontogenic keratocyst - Torus mandibularis - Torus palatinus - Cherubism - Ameloblastoma
Salivary glands	Drooling - Benign lymphoepithelial lesion - Necrotizing sialometaplasia - Ranula - Sialadenitis - Sialolithiasis - Stomatitis - Xerostomia - Aphthous ulcer
Lip and Oral mucosa	Angular cheilitis - Erythroplakia - Hairy leukoplakia - Leukoplakia
Tongue	Geographic tongue - Fissured tongue - Glossitis - Glossodynia - Black hairy tongue