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Non-syndromic multiple impacted supernumerary teeth with peripheral giant cell granuloma
Pankaj Bansal1, Sumidha Rohatgi, Archana Agnihotri
1Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Faridabad, India.
Contemporary Clinical Dentistry
|November 25, 2011
Summary
Peripheral giant cell granuloma (PGCG), a benign reactive lesion, can occur with supernumerary teeth. This case highlights PGCG associated with multiple mandibular supernumerary teeth without any underlying syndrome.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Dental anomalies
Background:
- Peripheral giant cell granuloma (PGCG) is a common, benign reactive lesion of the gingiva.
- It arises from local irritation or chronic trauma, presenting as a red-purple nodule on gingival or edentulous alveolar margins.
- PGCG rarely affects underlying bone, causing only superficial erosion.
Observation:
- Supernumerary teeth are extra teeth beyond the normal dentition.
- They can be single or multiple, erupted or unerupted, and may or may not be associated with syndromes.
- Supernumerary teeth often cause eruption or alignment issues but can also be asymptomatic.
Findings:
- This report details a case of PGCG associated with the lower left permanent first molar.
- The patient also presented with three supernumerary teeth in the mandibular arch.
- No associated syndrome was identified in this case.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of PGCG's clinical presentations.
- It underscores the importance of considering dental anomalies like supernumerary teeth in the differential diagnosis of gingival lesions.
- Further research may elucidate the potential relationship between PGCG and specific dental anomalies.
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