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Twin supernumerary teeth: A tale of two cases
Sameep Shetty1, Nancy Agarwal2, Premalatha Shetty3
1Reader, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.
Summary
Supernumerary teeth, common dental anomalies, can cause various issues like delayed tooth eruption and crowding. This case study examines two young females with non-syndromic twin supernumerary teeth in the mandible.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Developmental Biology
- Human Genetics
Background:
- Supernumerary teeth are frequent human developmental anomalies.
- These anomalies can lead to complications such as retained primary teeth, malocclusion, and impacted permanent teeth.
- Non-syndromic cases, not linked to genetic disorders, present unique diagnostic and management challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report two cases of non-syndromic twin supernumerary teeth in the mandible.
- To highlight the clinical presentation, including tooth spacing and retained deciduous teeth.
- To emphasize the importance of vigilant monitoring for potential adverse effects.
Main Methods:
- Case report of two young female patients.
- Clinical examination to assess tooth spacing and deciduous tooth retention.
- Radiographic evaluation (e.g., dental X-rays) to identify supernumerary teeth and assess their position and morphology.
Main Results:
- Identification of bilateral, twin supernumerary teeth in the mandibular anterior region in both patients.
- Both patients presented with noticeable spacing between their teeth.
- Over-retained deciduous teeth were observed, indicating delayed permanent tooth eruption.
Conclusions:
- Non-syndromic twin supernumerary teeth can occur in the mandible and manifest with spacing and retained primary teeth.
- Early and thorough clinical and radiographic assessment is crucial for timely diagnosis.
- Long-term monitoring is essential to manage potential complications associated with supernumerary teeth.
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