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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Pediatric Dentistry

Background:

  • Supernumerary teeth, defined as teeth exceeding the normal dentition count, occur with a prevalence of 0.1%–3.8% in Caucasian populations.
  • Multiple supernumerary teeth are uncommon, with most literature reporting single or a few instances.

Observation:

  • An 11-year-old male presented with multiple supernumerary teeth detected via panoramic radiography.
  • The supernumerary teeth were located in the maxillary right canine incisor, maxillary left premolar, and mandibular right premolar regions.
  • The patient exhibited no syndromic features or other abnormalities upon examination.

Findings:

  • The case presents a rare occurrence of multiple supplemental supernumerary teeth in a non-syndromic individual.
  • Radiographic evidence confirmed the presence of excess teeth across three distinct quadrants of the mouth.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the significance of routine dental radiographic screening, even in the absence of apparent syndromes or symptoms.
  • It contributes to the understanding of the variability in the presentation of supernumerary teeth.
  • Highlights the importance of early detection and management of supernumerary teeth in pediatric patients.