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Supernumerary teeth in a Turkish population
Elçin Esenlik1, M Ozgür Sayin, A Onur Atilla
1Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Suleyman Demirel, Isparta, Turkey.
Summary
Supernumerary teeth, extra teeth, occurred in 2.7% of Turkish children. Most were impacted mesiodens in the premaxillary region, with no significant sex difference observed.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Background:
- Supernumerary teeth are a common dental anomaly.
- Understanding their prevalence and characteristics is crucial for diagnosis and treatment planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the frequency, distribution, sex differences, and characteristics of supernumerary teeth.
- To analyze the location, type, and impaction of these extra teeth in a Turkish pediatric population.
Main Methods:
- Panoramic radiographs of 2599 children (mean age 8.6 years) were analyzed.
- Data collected included number, location, classification, side, and impaction of supernumerary teeth.
- Developmental status of supernumerary teeth was also assessed.
Main Results:
- A prevalence of 2.7% was found, with 84 supernumerary teeth identified in 69 patients.
- Most supernumerary teeth (67%) were in the premaxillary region, with mesiodens being the most common type (51.2%).
- Sixty-two (73.8%) were impacted, and the male-to-female ratio was 1.13:1, not statistically significant.
Conclusions:
- The prevalence of supernumerary teeth in Turkish children is 2.7%.
- Mesiodens in the premaxillary region are the most frequent type.
- A high rate of impaction was observed, with no significant sex predilection.
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