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1Adult Oral Health, The institute of Dentistry, Barts and The London, Queen Mary's School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, UK.
Dental Update
|December 2, 2011
Summary
This case report details a rare instance of multiple supernumerary teeth discovered incidentally in an adult male. Careful consideration is advised for managing these extra teeth to prevent complications.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Supernumerary teeth, or hyperdontia, are a common dental anomaly.
- They can occur in isolation or as part of a syndrome.
Observation:
- A 49-year-old male presented with a chief complaint of bad taste.
- Panoramic tomography revealed multiple unerupted supernumerary teeth in the maxillary and mandibular premolar and molar regions.
- No other relevant abnormalities or family history of similar conditions were noted.
Findings:
- The patient was asymptomatic and unaware of the presence of multiple supernumerary teeth.
- This presentation is unusual as it occurred without any associated syndromes or systemic conditions.
Implications:
- Management decisions for supernumerary teeth require careful consideration due to potential risks of surgical intervention, such as damage to adjacent structures.
- The incidental discovery of multiple supernumerary teeth in an otherwise healthy individual highlights the importance of thorough radiographic examination.
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