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Non-syndrome multiple supernumerary teeth: literature review.
1Department of Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine, Dental Faculty, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Journal (Canadian Dental Association)
|February 1, 1990
Summary
Multiple supernumerary teeth, often found in the mandible, are rare without associated syndromes. This review highlights their predilection for the mandibular premolar region.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Human Genetics
Background:
- Multiple supernumerary teeth, defined as teeth beyond the normal count, are uncommon, especially when not linked to systemic conditions or genetic syndromes.
- Understanding the epidemiological characteristics of non-syndromic multiple supernumerary teeth is crucial for diagnosis and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and analyze reported cases of non-syndromic multiple supernumerary teeth in the English-language literature.
- To determine the prevalence and anatomical distribution of these anomalies.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted for cases reported between 1969 and the present.
- Data on the location (jaw and specific dental region) of multiple supernumerary teeth were extracted and analyzed.
Main Results:
- Non-syndromic multiple supernumerary teeth show a predilection for the mandible.
- The premolar region is the most common site, followed by molar and anterior regions.
- The mandibular premolar area exhibited the highest frequency of occurrence.
Conclusions:
- The mandible, particularly the premolar region, is the most frequent location for non-syndromic multiple supernumerary teeth.
- These findings contribute to the understanding of the epidemiology of dental anomalies.
- Further research may elucidate the underlying etiologies of this localized prevalence.