Supernumerary teeth in the bilateral buccal space: a rare case

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Developmental Biology

Background:

• Supernumerary teeth, or hyperdontia, are a common dental anomaly.
• Typically, these extra teeth are located within the alveolar bone of the maxilla or mandible.
• Ectopic eruption sites for supernumerary teeth are infrequently reported.

Observation:

• A patient presented with a clinical and radiographic diagnosis of two supernumerary teeth.
• These anomalous teeth were uniquely positioned within the bilateral buccal space, lateral to the molar teeth.
• No associated pathologies or significant clinical symptoms were noted at the time of presentation.

Findings:

• The case confirms the possibility of supernumerary teeth developing in extral-alveolar locations.
• Histological examination, if performed, would reveal the specific dental tissues present.
• Bilateral occurrence in this unusual site is exceptionally rare.

Implications:

• This case expands the known anatomical variations for supernumerary tooth eruption.
• Awareness of such ectopic locations is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning in pediatric and adult dentistry.
• Further research into the etiology of extral-alveolar supernumerary teeth may be warranted.