Key Facts Dens in dente, also known as dens invaginatus, is a rare dental condition that involves the invagination of the tooth crown or root before the calcification phase. It primarily affects the permanent lateral incisors but can occur in any tooth. This condition can predispose the tooth to dental issues such as caries (tooth decay), periodontal disease, infection, and abscess formation. It occurs in 0.3% to 10% of the population, with a higher prevalence in the permanent dentition compared to the primary dentition. Dens in dente is typically diagnosed through dental radiography. The exact cause is not clear but it’s thought to occur during tooth development. There are no…