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[Multiple supernumerary teeth: a case report].

Jun Chen¹, Qing-Fu Zhang, Guo-Qin Liu

¹Stomatological Center of Nanjing Command, No. 411 Hospital of PLA, Shanghai 200081, China.

Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi = Huaxi Kouqiang Yixue Zazhi = West China Journal of Stomatology

|March 27, 2010

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Supernumerary teeth, a dental dysplasia, involve extra teeth. This case report details a rare instance of seven impacted supernumerary teeth in a young female, successfully treated by extraction.

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Developmental Biology

Background:

Supernumerary teeth are defined as teeth beyond the normal dental formula.
While typically presenting as one or two extra teeth, multiple supernumerary teeth are uncommon.
Dental anomalies like supernumerary teeth can arise from developmental dysplasias.

Observation:

A 17-year-old female presented with premolar toothache.
Radiographic examination revealed seven impacted supernumerary teeth.
The impacted teeth were identified as the cause of the patient's discomfort.

Findings:

The patient had a rare presentation of multiple (seven) impacted supernumerary teeth.
Surgical extraction of all seven supernumerary teeth was performed.
The extraction successfully resolved the patient's toothache.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of thorough diagnosis in cases of dental pain.
Management of multiple supernumerary teeth requires careful surgical planning.
Understanding the etiology of dental dysplasia is crucial for effective treatment strategies.