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The diagram aims to explain the pathogenesis of a dens invaginatus tooth. During development, there is invagination of the inner enamel epithelium into the tooth pulp (P), resulting in a deep infolding of enamel (E) into dentin (D) and pulp (P). Radiographically, this may give the impression of a tooth within a tooth.
