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Impacted supernumerary teeth-early or delayed intervention: decision making dilemma?

Seema Gupta¹, Nikhil Marwah²

¹Senior Resident, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India,

International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

|September 11, 2014

Summary

Supernumerary teeth, a common dental anomaly, require early diagnosis and intervention to prevent damage to permanent teeth. The timing of treatment for impacted supernumerary teeth is critical for successful surgical management.

Keywords:

Early and delayed intervention Supernumerary Surgical intervention

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Oral Surgery

Background:

Supernumerary teeth are significant dental anomalies impacting primary and mixed dentition.
These anomalies can lead to pathological disturbances in developing permanent dentition.

Observation:

Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are essential to prevent adverse effects on dentoalveolar structures.
The timing of intervention is a crucial factor in the surgical management of hyperdontia.

Findings:

This case report discusses the management of impacted supernumerary teeth.
It aims to aid clinicians in decision-making regarding intervention timing.

Implications:

Proper management of supernumerary teeth is vital for preserving dentoalveolar health.
Understanding the optimal intervention time can improve surgical outcomes in pediatric dental patients.