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Late developing supernumeraries in a case of nonsyndromic multiple supernumerary teeth
Mine Bozkurt1, Tugba Bezgin1, Ayşegül Tüzüner Öncül2
1Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara University, 06500 Ankara, Turkey.
Case Reports in Dentistry
|February 5, 2015
Summary
This case report highlights a 10-year-old girl with nonsyndromic multiple supernumerary teeth (NSMST). Early intervention and regular follow-up are crucial for managing these extra teeth and ensuring proper permanent tooth eruption.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Pediatric Dentistry
Background:
- Nonsyndromic multiple supernumerary teeth (NSMST) can cause delayed permanent tooth eruption.
- Early diagnosis and management are essential for optimal dental development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a 3-year follow-up of a pediatric case of NSMST.
- To emphasize the importance of monitoring for late-forming supernumerary teeth.
Main Methods:
- A 10-year-old girl with delayed eruption was evaluated.
- Radiographic examination identified 9 supernumerary teeth.
- Surgical extraction of supernumerary and primary teeth was performed.
- Follow-up included monitoring for new tooth formation.
Main Results:
- Initially, 9 supernumerary teeth were identified.
- Two additional supernumerary teeth formed during the 2-year follow-up period.
- The treatment aimed to facilitate permanent tooth eruption.
Conclusions:
- Regular follow-up is critical for patients diagnosed with NSMST.
- Late-forming supernumerary teeth can occur and require monitoring.
- This case underscores the dynamic nature of supernumerary tooth development.
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