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A supernumerary maxillary tooth: its topographical anatomy and its clinical implications
Srijit Das1, Rajesh K Suri, Vijay Kapur
1Department of Anatomy, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India. das_srijit23@rediffmail.com
Folia Morphologica
|February 16, 2005
Summary
A supernumerary tooth, an extra tooth, was found in the upper jaw during a medical class. Early detection of this dental anomaly is crucial for timely orthodontic treatment and preventing complications.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Anatomy
Background:
- Supernumerary teeth are extra teeth that can occur in the dental arch.
- Often detected via radiography after a patient presents with a complaint.
- Asymptomatic cases may go undiagnosed until malalignment or delayed eruption occurs.
Observation:
- An instance of a supernumerary tooth in the left maxilla was identified during an osteology teaching session.
- The observation was made in a bone specimen during a session with undergraduate medical students.
Findings:
- The study presents an anatomico-radiological examination of a supernumerary maxillary tooth.
- Detailed anatomical characteristics of the anomaly were documented.
Implications:
- Accurate identification and anatomical details are vital for dental and maxillofacial surgeons.
- Informed treatment planning, particularly for orthodontic interventions, can minimize potential complications.
- Highlights the importance of recognizing dental anomalies even in non-patient settings.