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Late developing supernumerary premolars: reports of two cases.

Soghra Yassaei¹, Mahdjoube Goldani Moghadam, S M Ali Tabatabaei

¹Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd 89195/165, Iran.

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|February 1, 2013

Summary

This study highlights two cases of late-developing supernumerary premolars, emphasizing the importance of monitoring these extra teeth in dental patients. Early detection and management are key to preventing potential orthodontic complications.

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Orthodontics

Background:

Supernumerary teeth, or extra teeth, can occur in various locations within the dental arches.
Late development of supernumerary premolars is a less common phenomenon.
These extra teeth can lead to complications such as impaction, crowding, and delayed eruption of permanent teeth.

Purpose of the Study:

To present two distinct cases of late-developing supernumerary premolars.
To discuss the management strategies for such cases.
To highlight the implications for orthodontic treatment and long-term dental health.

Main Methods:

Case report 1: Surgical removal of multiple supernumerary premolars in a patient undergoing orthodontic treatment.
Case report 2: Observation and radiographic monitoring of a newly formed supernumerary premolar in a young adult.

Main Results:

Surgical intervention in Case 1 successfully removed all supernumerary teeth, preventing anticipated orthodontic complications.
In Case 2, a supernumerary premolar developed between ages 13 and 19, necessitating ongoing radiographic surveillance.

Conclusions:

Late-developing supernumerary premolars require careful diagnosis and individualized management plans.
Proactive monitoring is crucial for patients with supernumerary teeth to ensure optimal orthodontic outcomes and prevent dental anomalies.