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Bilateral dens invaginatus involving impacted supernumerary teeth
1Tathleeth General Hospital, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The New Zealand Dental Journal
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Bilateral dens invaginatus in supernumerary teeth is a rare dental anomaly. This case highlights palatal impaction and subsequent infection, leading to tooth extraction.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Dental Radiology
Background:
- Dens invaginatus, a developmental anomaly, affects tooth morphology.
- Supernumerary teeth are extra teeth beyond the normal count.
- Bilateral occurrence of dens invaginatus in supernumerary teeth is exceptionally uncommon.
Observation:
- A patient presented with palatally impacted supernumerary teeth.
- One supernumerary tooth had erupted through the palatal mucosa.
- Clinical examination revealed pulpal and periapical infection in the erupted tooth.
Findings:
- The impacted supernumerary teeth exhibited bilateral dens invaginatus.
- Infection originated from the tooth that emerged into the oral cavity.
- Radiographic and clinical findings confirmed the diagnosis.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of recognizing rare dental anomalies.
- Early diagnosis and management are crucial to prevent complications like infection.
- Understanding such presentations aids in surgical planning and patient care.